DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT LITTLE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS

DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICALLY
COMPROMISED PATIENT LITTLE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS

◉ reduce triglyceride synthesis from fatty acids.
Answer: The primary actions of insulin include all but:


◉ True.
Answer: ESRD (end stage renal disease), a serious complication of
diabetic neuropathy is the leading cause of death in IDDM (type 1)
patients (T/F)


◉ True.
Answer: IDDM or brittle diabetics should be considered for
prophylactic antibiotic therapy for periodontal treatment (T/F)


◉ True.
Answer: Abnormal bleeding is common in ESRD patients due
primarily to abnormal platelets (T/F)


◉ Acetaminophen.

, Answer: Nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided or limited for an
ESRD patient. Which of the following is the safest choice for pain
control for an ESRD patient?


◉ Radiopaque jaw lesions.
Answer: The triad of osseous changes often noted in the chronic
renal failure patient includes all BUT which of the following?


◉ False.
Answer: Antibiotic prophylaxis is contraindicated for a diabetic
ESRD patient who is on hemodialysis (T/F)


◉ True.
Answer: ESRD patients may hyperventilate in order to compensate
for uremia (metabolic acidosis) (T/F)


◉ True.
Answer: Xerostomia is a common problem of diabetics (T/F)


◉ Bilirubin.
Answer: Icterus is caused by an accumulation of _________________ in
the plasma.