NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. Risk factors for a heart attack include:ObesityFamily historySmokingHigh blood pressureQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:As an inhalantIn tablet form placed under the tongueVia injection in the armIn a time-release capsuleQuestion 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseAIDSFibromyalgiaChronic cardiovascular diseaseParkinson's diseaseQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. The main issue of concern for a patient who is HIV positive is that they will:Easily break their bonesHeal more slowly after injury and/or surgeryBe challenging to work onHave difficulty chewingQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. A word that means "existing from birth" is:CongestiveanodontiaCongenitalAxillaryQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. HIV stands for . Question 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. A heart murmur is usually a life-threatening condition and often requires pre-medication of an antibiotic prior to dental treatment.TrueFalseQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Pregnancy gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva during pregnancy and usually clears up after delivery.TrueFalseQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Reasons to take a thorough medical history in the dental office include:Approximately 85% of anomalies found in the oral cavity are indications of systemic conditionsTo prevent transferring communicable diseases from one patient to anotherTo protect the health of the patientSystemic diseases often cause oral conditionsQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. The biggest concern for patients with allergies is the potential for:Anaphylactic shockStrokeHigh blood pressureAnxiety attacksQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. Carcinomas are various types of:Cardiovascular diseaseBacterial infectionsCancersViral infectionsQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. The leading cause of Diabetes is:Family historyHigh cholesterolRace/ethnicityObesityQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. Osteoporosis can be treated with:ActonelPhenobarbitalBonivaAbilifyQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. Various conditions that can lead to Congestive Heart Failure include:High blood pressureCoronary artery diseaseHypertensionA prior heart attackQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. A depressant that is often used in dentistry that is contraindicated for patients suffering from depression is:OxygenEpinephrineNitrous oxideLocal anesthesiaQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Patients who have mitral valve prolapse may need:An antibiotic pre-medA muscle relaxer prior to treatmentAn anti-anxiety medication prior to treatmentBlood pressure medicationQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. Nitroglycerin is a:Vasodilator and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisVasodilator and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. What is the first treatment protocol for leukemia?ChemotherapyBiologic therapyRadiationBone marrow transplantQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. Which of the following statements are TRUE about Rheumatoid Arthritis?People with R.A. are at a higher risk for heart disease and strokesIs an autoimmune diseaseAffects people of all agesThere may be a hereditary/genetic linkQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. Symptoms of Diabetes include:FatigueChanges in visionExtreme thirstTingling or numbness in the extremitiesSlow healingQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. If a patient has an artificial joint replacement, they will most likely be prescribed a/an:AntihistamineCorticosteroidAntibiotic premedAnti-viral medicationQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. 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 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. A pacemaker is usually surgically implanted:In the upper chest beneath the collarboneIn the groinIn the arm pitUnder the ribsQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. The most common metal allergy is to:CopperTinSilverNickelQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. Patients may experience failure of an artificial joint replacement if:We introduce bacteria into their bloodstream during dental treatmentThey do not follow our post-op instructionsWe neglect to ensure that they have taken an antibiotic pre-medThey do not take their anti-anxiety pre-medQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Angina can be brought on by stress.TrueFalseQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. When compiling a patient's medical health history, it is appropriate to inquire about:Chronic illnessesRegular medications takenExposure to ionizing radiationDrug allergiesQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. 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 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. The use of an ultrasonic scaler is contraindicated for patients with:ShinglesTuberculosisHigh blood pressureA pacemakerQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Have emphysemaHave asthmaHave high blood pressureSuffer from congestive heart failureHave had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsQuestion 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:Periodontal abscessesDecayPeriodontal diseaseMitral valve prolapseQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. One of the first things you should do after seating a patient who has any type of heart issue is to:Take their vital signsReassure them that everything will be okBe sure not to administer epinephrineAsk them if they would like to rinse with mouthwashQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. Bones consist of:CalciumPhosphorusZincMagnesiumQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. Angina is:Heart pain due to lack of oxygen in the heartThe same thing as a heart attackRelieved with the use of NitroglycerinCaused from a blockage in a coronary arteryQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. The proper term for "to stop bleeding" is:HemodentHemostasisCongenitalEpinephrineQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. Anti-anxiety medications are properly called:AnestheticsAnxiolyticsAnticoagulantsAnalgesicsQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. How often should the patient's medical history be updated?Every other yearOnce a yearOnly at recall visitsAt every patient visitQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:XerostomiaHypertensionBrittle teethAsthmaQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. Osteoporosis is of concern in the dental office as there is greater risk for:High blood pressureBruxismFracture of the alveolar bone during extractionsPeriodontal abscessesQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. Tobacco use often causes:Intrinsic stainsOral cancerExtrinsic stainsPeriodontal diseaseQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. Phen-fen is no longer on the market, but was a popular drug years ago used for:Conditions that affect the skinTreatment of high blood pressureWeight lossChildren with ADHDQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Question 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. Epinephrine is often contraindicated for patients with:Multiple carious lesionsBlood clotting issuesHigh blood pressureMitral valve prolapseQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. The vitamin that helps with blood clotting is:Vitamin EVitamin DVitamin KVitamin AQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Prevent infectionsKeep the blood from becoming too thinStimulate bone growthPrevent blood clots from formingQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...