NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. The most common metal allergy is to:SilverTinCopperNickelQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. Risk factors for a heart attack include:Family historySmokingObesityHigh blood pressureQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Epinephrine is always contraindicated for every patient who has or has had a heart condition of any kind.TrueFalseQuestion 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:As an inhalantIn a time-release capsuleIn tablet form placed under the tongueVia injection in the armQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. Anti-anxiety medications are properly called:AnestheticsAnalgesicsAnxiolyticsAnticoagulantsQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. The purpose of a pacemaker is to:Regulate blood pressureIncrease respirationsAid in function of the liver or kidneysRegulate the rhythm of the pulseQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Patients suffering from mental illness such as depression and bipolar disorder, are more likely to use/abuse drugs and alcohol than those who do not battle with these conditions.TrueFalseQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. Signs/symptoms of an asthma attack include:Tightness of the chestAnxietyDifficulty swallowingDry, unproductive coughWheezingDifficulty breathingQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. If a patient has a heart murmur, it is possible that it could be caused from mitral valve prolapse.TrueFalseQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Various conditions that can lead to Congestive Heart Failure include:A prior heart attackHypertensionCoronary artery diseaseHigh blood pressureQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:HypertensionBrittle teethAsthmaXerostomiaQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. 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 take their anti-anxiety pre-medThey do not follow our post-op instructionsQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. Iron deficiency causes:Pale skinThe blood to coagulate fasterDifficulty focusingFatigueQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. HIV stands for . Question 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. A heart murmur is usually a life-threatening condition and often requires pre-medication of an antibiotic prior to dental treatment.TrueFalseQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. When compiling a patient's medical health history, it is appropriate to inquire about:Chronic illnessesRegular medications takenDrug allergiesExposure to ionizing radiationQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. The main issue of concern for a patient who is HIV positive is that they will:Heal more slowly after injury and/or surgeryHave difficulty chewingEasily break their bonesBe challenging to work onQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:PancreasKidneysLiverGall bladderQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. Symptoms of Diabetes include:Slow healingChanges in visionTingling or numbness in the extremitiesExtreme thirstFatigueQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. Match each description with the correct type of diabetes.Formerly known as Juvenile Onset Diabetes and is a systemic condition Diabetes Type IIUnselectGestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes developed as a result of poor diet and lack of exercise Diabetes Type IIUnselectGestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes developed during pregnancy Diabetes Type IIUnselectGestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. The hardening of arteries is called:ArthritisCerebrovascular accidentEndocarditisArteriosclerosisGlaucomaQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Question 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. A pacemaker is usually surgically implanted:In the upper chest beneath the collarboneIn the arm pitIn the groinUnder the ribsQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. Phen-fen is no longer on the market, but was a popular drug years ago used for:Conditions that affect the skinWeight lossTreatment of high blood pressureChildren with ADHDQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. A word that means "existing from birth" is:AxillaryCongenitalCongestiveanodontiaQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. Blood in the soft tissue is known as a:FibromaHematomaCarcinomaFistulaQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Periodontal disease is a common problem with patients suffering from type I diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. Tobacco use often causes:Oral cancerIntrinsic stainsPeriodontal diseaseExtrinsic stainsQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Prevent infectionsPrevent blood clots from formingStimulate bone growthKeep the blood from becoming too thinQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. Epinephrine is often contraindicated for patients with:High blood pressureMitral valve prolapseBlood clotting issuesMultiple carious lesionsQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. Which of the following statements about Asthma are TRUE?Nitrous oxide may be contra-indicated for asthmaticsAttacks are always preventableAttacks can be triggered by exercise or allergiesAttacks can be fatalQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Have asthmaSuffer from congestive heart failureHave emphysemaHave high blood pressureHave had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. There is a direct correlation between high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. The biggest concern for patients with allergies is the potential for:Anxiety attacksAnaphylactic shockHigh blood pressureStrokeQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. Diabetes can lead to:InfectionsBlindnessPeriodontal diseaseHigh blood pressureStrokesQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. Which drug would be used to treat anaphylactic shock?CodeineEpinephrineNitroglycerinAmmonia capsuleQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:Parkinson's diseaseChronic cardiovascular diseaseFibromyalgiaGastroesophageal reflux diseaseAIDSQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. Osteoporosis is of concern in the dental office as there is greater risk for:High blood pressurePeriodontal abscessesFracture of the alveolar bone during extractionsBruxismQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. Pregnancy gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva during pregnancy and usually clears up after delivery.TrueFalseQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are eight times more likely to have:Low birth weight babiesPre-term babiesOral cancerRampant decayQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. The vitamin that helps with blood clotting is:Vitamin KVitamin EVitamin AVitamin DQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. Bones consist of:PhosphorusMagnesiumCalciumZincQuestion 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. Arrhythemia is:An irregular heartbeatBrought on by stressThe same thing as a heart murmurAlways life-threateningQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. Men are more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis than women.TrueFalseQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Carcinomas are various types of:Viral infectionsBacterial infectionsCancersCardiovascular diseaseQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...