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ASA 1 - (ANSWERS)Normal healthy patient !@#$%%%%%
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ASA 2 - (ANSWERS)A patient with mild systemic disease
ASA 3 - (ANSWERS)A patient with severe systemic disease and some functional limitation
ASA 4 - (ANSWERS)A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
ASA 5 - (ANSWERS)A moribund patient who is not expected to survive for more than 24 hours
without surgery
ASA 6 - (ANSWERS)brain dead patient
Hypertension - (ANSWERS)high blood pressure - common condition in which the force of the
blood against the walls of the arteries is high
Hypertension is the most prevalent in causing a - (ANSWERS)stroke and kidney failure
Normal BP - (ANSWERS)less than 120/80
Angian is usually relieved with - (ANSWERS)rest, oxygen, or nitroglycerine. Call EMS if not
relieved
Angina signs and symptoms - (ANSWERS)chest pain
Angian cause - (ANSWERS)when coronary artery is narrowed and is unable to supple the heart
muscle with adequate amounts of oxygenated blood
Scheduling appointments for angina - (ANSWERS)morning appointment due to providing a
stress - free environment
Nitroglycerine - (ANSWERS)relaxes smooth muscles. Up to 3 tablets in 15 minutes can be taken
sublingually
Myocardial infraction (heart attack) - (ANSWERS)death of parts of the heart muscle cause by
ischemia (inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients) blood clot develops cutting off blood
supply
Myocardial infarction dental treatment scheduling - (ANSWERS)6 months after
Myocardial infarction signs and symptoms - (ANSWERS)sweating, nausea, weakness, irregular
heartbeats, shortness of breath, pain in chest; neck; jaw; shoulder
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Myocardial infraction management - (ANSWERS)similar to angina but if symptoms %%%%%%last 30. Min
or longer and is not relieved with rest, oxygen, and nitroglycerin. Call EMS place in semi supine
or upright position, provide a single dose 162mg to 325 mg of aspirin to be chewed
Congestive heart failure (CHF) - (ANSWERS)heart pumping power is weaker and cannot provide
enough oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the body.
Arrhythmias - (ANSWERS)abnormal electrical conduction to the heart muscle, heart requires a
pace maker and or implant defibrillator
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - (ANSWERS)Condition of inattentive,
hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and possible learning disability. Schedule short appointments,
use tell-show-do approach.
Alzheimers Disease - (ANSWERS)progressive disease that destroys memory and other
important mental functions
Oral conditions related to Alzheimer's disease - (ANSWERS)angular shelties, glossitis, loss of
taste, root caries, periodontal disease, xerostomia from rx drugs
Parkinsons Disease - (ANSWERS)Neurological disorder caused by the death ( or impairment) of
dopamine - producing neutrons in the basal ganglia of the brain
Parkinson disease symptoms - (ANSWERS)tremors, loss of coordination, rigidity, loss of facial
expression, slow movement, drooling, difficult swallowing
Parkinson Disease pt during treatment - (ANSWERS)protect airways to prevent choking due to
pt having difficulty of swallowing, stabilize patients hands using aids to prevent injuries that can
be cause by patient tremors.
Oral conditions associated with Parkinson disease - (ANSWERS)xerostomia related to meds
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) - (ANSWERS)A blood vessel in the brain is blocked (or
ruptured) and prevents oxygen from reaching that part of the brain
Ischemic stroke - (ANSWERS)Blood vessel is obstructed, composes the majority of strokes
Thrombotic strike - (ANSWERS)blood clot (thrombus) forms in one of the arteries of the brain
Embolic stroke - (ANSWERS)Blood clot or other debris in the body travels through the
bloodstream, ends in a narrower brain artery and blocks it
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Hemorrhagic stroke - (ANSWERS)blood vessel is ruptured in the brain %%%%%%
Stroke Symptoms - (ANSWERS)weakness, difficulty speaking, severe headache, dizziness, loss
of balance, visual impairment, and drooling on affected side
Stoke protocol - (ANSWERS)Call 911
Do not treat 6 months post attack
Oral conditions related to stoke - (ANSWERS)xerostomia from meds
Epilepsy - (ANSWERS)Group of nervous system disorders in which the nerve cell activity in the
brain becomes disrupted
Seizure - (ANSWERS)uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain.Produces convulsion, thought
disturbance, abnormal behaviour, etc.
Petite mal seizure - (ANSWERS)(mild) characterized by sudden pause with the patient staring
into space. Can last a few seconds or minutes
Grand mal seizures - (ANSWERS)(severe) loss of consciousness accompanied by tonic
convulsions (body becomes stiff) followed by clonic convulsions (body shakes)
Oral conditions related to Epilepsy - (ANSWERS)Gingival hyperplasia from meds (Dilantin)
Seizure management - (ANSWERS)leave pt in supine position role to side, clear of dangerous
objects, put cushion under head, do NOT restrain pt or put a tongue depressor into pt mouth,
allow pt to rest after event
Dental treatment related to epilepsy DO's - (ANSWERS)avoid brightening light in pt eyes as it
can trigger seizure
Depression - (ANSWERS)Hormone and chemical imbalance that can provoke sadness,
insomnia, memory, difficulty, etc
Oral conditions related to depression - (ANSWERS)xerostomia
Schizophrenia - (ANSWERS)condition caused by excessive dopamines and serotonin levels,
storms include hallucinations and disordered thoughts.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - (ANSWERS)unreasonable thoughts that lead to doing
repetitive behaviours or compulsions. Oral conditions xerostomia related to meds
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ASA 1 - (ANSWERS)Normal healthy patient !@#$%%%%%
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ASA 2 - (ANSWERS)A patient with mild systemic disease
ASA 3 - (ANSWERS)A patient with severe systemic disease and some functional limitation
ASA 4 - (ANSWERS)A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
ASA 5 - (ANSWERS)A moribund patient who is not expected to survive for more than 24 hours
without surgery
ASA 6 - (ANSWERS)brain dead patient
Hypertension - (ANSWERS)high blood pressure - common condition in which the force of the
blood against the walls of the arteries is high
Hypertension is the most prevalent in causing a - (ANSWERS)stroke and kidney failure
Normal BP - (ANSWERS)less than 120/80
Angian is usually relieved with - (ANSWERS)rest, oxygen, or nitroglycerine. Call EMS if not
relieved
Angina signs and symptoms - (ANSWERS)chest pain
Angian cause - (ANSWERS)when coronary artery is narrowed and is unable to supple the heart
muscle with adequate amounts of oxygenated blood
Scheduling appointments for angina - (ANSWERS)morning appointment due to providing a
stress - free environment
Nitroglycerine - (ANSWERS)relaxes smooth muscles. Up to 3 tablets in 15 minutes can be taken
sublingually
Myocardial infraction (heart attack) - (ANSWERS)death of parts of the heart muscle cause by
ischemia (inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients) blood clot develops cutting off blood
supply
Myocardial infarction dental treatment scheduling - (ANSWERS)6 months after
Myocardial infarction signs and symptoms - (ANSWERS)sweating, nausea, weakness, irregular
heartbeats, shortness of breath, pain in chest; neck; jaw; shoulder
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Myocardial infraction management - (ANSWERS)similar to angina but if symptoms %%%%%%last 30. Min
or longer and is not relieved with rest, oxygen, and nitroglycerin. Call EMS place in semi supine
or upright position, provide a single dose 162mg to 325 mg of aspirin to be chewed
Congestive heart failure (CHF) - (ANSWERS)heart pumping power is weaker and cannot provide
enough oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the body.
Arrhythmias - (ANSWERS)abnormal electrical conduction to the heart muscle, heart requires a
pace maker and or implant defibrillator
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - (ANSWERS)Condition of inattentive,
hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and possible learning disability. Schedule short appointments,
use tell-show-do approach.
Alzheimers Disease - (ANSWERS)progressive disease that destroys memory and other
important mental functions
Oral conditions related to Alzheimer's disease - (ANSWERS)angular shelties, glossitis, loss of
taste, root caries, periodontal disease, xerostomia from rx drugs
Parkinsons Disease - (ANSWERS)Neurological disorder caused by the death ( or impairment) of
dopamine - producing neutrons in the basal ganglia of the brain
Parkinson disease symptoms - (ANSWERS)tremors, loss of coordination, rigidity, loss of facial
expression, slow movement, drooling, difficult swallowing
Parkinson Disease pt during treatment - (ANSWERS)protect airways to prevent choking due to
pt having difficulty of swallowing, stabilize patients hands using aids to prevent injuries that can
be cause by patient tremors.
Oral conditions associated with Parkinson disease - (ANSWERS)xerostomia related to meds
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) - (ANSWERS)A blood vessel in the brain is blocked (or
ruptured) and prevents oxygen from reaching that part of the brain
Ischemic stroke - (ANSWERS)Blood vessel is obstructed, composes the majority of strokes
Thrombotic strike - (ANSWERS)blood clot (thrombus) forms in one of the arteries of the brain
Embolic stroke - (ANSWERS)Blood clot or other debris in the body travels through the
bloodstream, ends in a narrower brain artery and blocks it
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Hemorrhagic stroke - (ANSWERS)blood vessel is ruptured in the brain %%%%%%
Stroke Symptoms - (ANSWERS)weakness, difficulty speaking, severe headache, dizziness, loss
of balance, visual impairment, and drooling on affected side
Stoke protocol - (ANSWERS)Call 911
Do not treat 6 months post attack
Oral conditions related to stoke - (ANSWERS)xerostomia from meds
Epilepsy - (ANSWERS)Group of nervous system disorders in which the nerve cell activity in the
brain becomes disrupted
Seizure - (ANSWERS)uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain.Produces convulsion, thought
disturbance, abnormal behaviour, etc.
Petite mal seizure - (ANSWERS)(mild) characterized by sudden pause with the patient staring
into space. Can last a few seconds or minutes
Grand mal seizures - (ANSWERS)(severe) loss of consciousness accompanied by tonic
convulsions (body becomes stiff) followed by clonic convulsions (body shakes)
Oral conditions related to Epilepsy - (ANSWERS)Gingival hyperplasia from meds (Dilantin)
Seizure management - (ANSWERS)leave pt in supine position role to side, clear of dangerous
objects, put cushion under head, do NOT restrain pt or put a tongue depressor into pt mouth,
allow pt to rest after event
Dental treatment related to epilepsy DO's - (ANSWERS)avoid brightening light in pt eyes as it
can trigger seizure
Depression - (ANSWERS)Hormone and chemical imbalance that can provoke sadness,
insomnia, memory, difficulty, etc
Oral conditions related to depression - (ANSWERS)xerostomia
Schizophrenia - (ANSWERS)condition caused by excessive dopamines and serotonin levels,
storms include hallucinations and disordered thoughts.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - (ANSWERS)unreasonable thoughts that lead to doing
repetitive behaviours or compulsions. Oral conditions xerostomia related to meds
