NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. The proper term for "to stop bleeding" is:CongenitalHemodentHemostasisEpinephrineQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. A depressant that is often used in dentistry that is contraindicated for patients suffering from depression is:OxygenNitrous oxideLocal anesthesiaEpinephrineQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Symptoms of osteoporosis include:FracturesDisfigurementJoint painSwellingQuestion 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Patients who may be on blood thinning medications may include those who:Have congestive heart failureHave arthritisAre hemophiliacsAre susceptible to getting DVTsQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. Tobacco use often causes:Extrinsic stainsPeriodontal diseaseIntrinsic stainsOral cancerQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. Inhalers prescribed for asthmatics can cause xerostomia, bad breath, and ultimately periodontal disease.TrueFalseQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:Gall bladderKidneysLiverPancreasQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. Men are more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis than women.TrueFalseQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Anti-anxiety medications are properly called:AnestheticsAnxiolyticsAnticoagulantsAnalgesicsQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. Osteoporosis can be treated with:ActonelPhenobarbitalBonivaAbilifyQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. How often should the patient's medical history be updated?Every other yearOnce a yearOnly at recall visitsAt every patient visitQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. When compiling a patient's medical health history, it is appropriate to inquire about:Regular medications takenExposure to ionizing radiationDrug allergiesChronic illnessesQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are eight times more likely to have:Oral cancerPre-term babiesLow birth weight babiesRampant decayQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. If a patient has an artificial joint replacement, they will most likely be prescribed a/an:Anti-viral medicationAntihistamineAntibiotic premedCorticosteroidQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Reasons to take a thorough medical history in the dental office include:To protect the health of the patientApproximately 85% of anomalies found in the oral cavity are indications of systemic conditionsTo prevent transferring communicable diseases from one patient to anotherSystemic diseases often cause oral conditionsQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. Angina is:The same thing as a heart attackHeart pain due to lack of oxygen in the heartRelieved with the use of NitroglycerinCaused from a blockage in a coronary arteryQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. Periodontal disease is a common problem with patients suffering from type I diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. Phen-fen is no longer on the market, but was a popular drug years ago used for:Treatment of high blood pressureWeight lossConditions that affect the skinChildren with ADHDQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. One of the first things you should do after seating a patient who has any type of heart issue is to:Reassure them that everything will be okAsk them if they would like to rinse with mouthwashBe sure not to administer epinephrineTake their vital signsQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. Patients who have mitral valve prolapse may need:A muscle relaxer prior to treatmentBlood pressure medicationAn antibiotic pre-medAn anti-anxiety medication prior to treatmentQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. A sudden blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain resulting in loss of speech, movement, or sensation for a period of 24 hours or longer is a:Cerebrovascular accidentPsychological conditionBronchial conditionCardiovascular incidentQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. Epinephrine is always contraindicated for every patient who has or has had a heart condition of any kind.TrueFalseQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseFibromyalgiaParkinson's diseaseAIDSChronic cardiovascular diseaseQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:Brittle teethAsthmaXerostomiaHypertensionQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Diabetes can lead to:Periodontal diseaseBlindnessHigh blood pressureInfectionsStrokesQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. The main issue of concern for a patient who is HIV positive is that they will:Have difficulty chewingBe challenging to work onHeal more slowly after injury and/or surgeryEasily break their bonesQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Nitroglycerin is a:Vasodilator and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasodilator and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. Patients may experience failure of an artificial joint replacement if:We introduce bacteria into their bloodstream during dental treatmentWe neglect to ensure that they have taken an antibiotic pre-medThey do not follow our post-op instructionsThey do not take their anti-anxiety pre-medQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. A vaccine available given in 3 doses that OSHA requires all dentists to provide for their clinical staff is the:HerpesHepatitis C vaccineHepatitis A vaccineHepatitis B vaccineQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. There is a direct correlation between high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. We ask patients if they have taken a medication called "Phen-fen" as it has been known to cause:Mitral valve prolapsePeriodontal abscessesDecayPeriodontal diseaseQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. Oral cancer is often undiagnosed because:It is impossible to seeIt looks like periodontal diseaseIt feels the same as a carious lesionIt is usually painlessQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. If a patient has a heart murmur, it is possible that it could be caused from mitral valve prolapse.TrueFalseQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. The hardening of arteries is called:EndocarditisCerebrovascular accidentArthritisArteriosclerosisGlaucomaQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. A heart murmur is usually a life-threatening condition and often requires pre-medication of an antibiotic prior to dental treatment.TrueFalseQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. The most common metal allergy is to:TinSilverNickelCopperQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. The leading cause of Diabetes is:ObesityHigh cholesterolFamily historyRace/ethnicityQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. A pacemaker is usually surgically implanted:In the upper chest beneath the collarboneIn the arm pitIn the groinUnder the ribsQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. Deep vein thrombosis is potentially life-threatening.TrueFalseQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. Pregnancy gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva during pregnancy and usually clears up after delivery.TrueFalseQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. Symptoms of Diabetes include:Extreme thirstFatigueTingling or numbness in the extremitiesChanges in visionSlow healingQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Question 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. Risk factors for a heart attack include:Family historyHigh blood pressureObesitySmokingQuestion 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. Which drug would be used to treat anaphylactic shock?CodeineEpinephrineAmmonia capsuleNitroglycerinQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. HIV stands for . Question 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. Angina can be brought on by stress.TrueFalseQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Which of the following statements are TRUE about Rheumatoid Arthritis?People with R.A. are at a higher risk for heart disease and strokesAffects people of all agesIs an autoimmune diseaseThere may be a hereditary/genetic linkQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...