DH 201 Quiz #4 Questions With Complete Solutions
A 60-year-old male client complains of crushing chest pain,
shortness of breath, and profuse sweating. His symptoms are
only slightly improved by resting. The client has a history of
angina pectoris and has his nitroglycerin tablets with him.
Which of the following is the usual protocol for taking his
nitroglycerin medication?
Three tablets orally until the pain subsides
One tablet sublingually until systolic blood pressure drops by 10
mm Hg
One tablet sublingually; if not relieved 911 should be
implemented
One tablet sublingually every 10 to 15 minutes until the pain
subsides Correct Answer One tablet sublingually; if not
relieved 911 should be implemente
A patient with photosensitivity should be given __________
during dental hygiene therapy.
saliva substitutes
fluoride
local anesthesia
tinted protective glasses Correct Answer tinted protective
glasses
A seizure is a:
state of continuous, unremitting action of muscular contraction.
paroxysmal event that results from abnormal brain activity.
sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
, rapid succession of epileptic spasms without intervals of
consciousness. Correct Answer paroxysmal event that results
from abnormal brain activity.
All of the following are anxiety disorders, except:
posttraumatic stress disorder.
panic attack.
depression.
generalized anxiety disorder. Correct Answer depression.
All of the following are oral conditions that can be characteristic
of meth abuse, except:
cleft palette.
xerostomia.
rampant caries.
periodontal disease.
erosion. Correct Answer cleft palette.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of right heart
failure, except:
cold sweat.
cyanosis of mucous membranes and nail beds.
prominent jugular veins.
cold hands and feet. Correct Answer cold sweat.
All of the following information should be obtained about a
patient's seizures, except:
age of onset.
frequency.
herbal supplement use.
A 60-year-old male client complains of crushing chest pain,
shortness of breath, and profuse sweating. His symptoms are
only slightly improved by resting. The client has a history of
angina pectoris and has his nitroglycerin tablets with him.
Which of the following is the usual protocol for taking his
nitroglycerin medication?
Three tablets orally until the pain subsides
One tablet sublingually until systolic blood pressure drops by 10
mm Hg
One tablet sublingually; if not relieved 911 should be
implemented
One tablet sublingually every 10 to 15 minutes until the pain
subsides Correct Answer One tablet sublingually; if not
relieved 911 should be implemente
A patient with photosensitivity should be given __________
during dental hygiene therapy.
saliva substitutes
fluoride
local anesthesia
tinted protective glasses Correct Answer tinted protective
glasses
A seizure is a:
state of continuous, unremitting action of muscular contraction.
paroxysmal event that results from abnormal brain activity.
sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
, rapid succession of epileptic spasms without intervals of
consciousness. Correct Answer paroxysmal event that results
from abnormal brain activity.
All of the following are anxiety disorders, except:
posttraumatic stress disorder.
panic attack.
depression.
generalized anxiety disorder. Correct Answer depression.
All of the following are oral conditions that can be characteristic
of meth abuse, except:
cleft palette.
xerostomia.
rampant caries.
periodontal disease.
erosion. Correct Answer cleft palette.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of right heart
failure, except:
cold sweat.
cyanosis of mucous membranes and nail beds.
prominent jugular veins.
cold hands and feet. Correct Answer cold sweat.
All of the following information should be obtained about a
patient's seizures, except:
age of onset.
frequency.
herbal supplement use.
