DH 201 Special Needs Exam 2 (CH 51-54) Questions With
Complete Solutions
Addison's disease Correct Answer occurs when the adrenal
glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or
aldosterone
Adrenal crisis Correct Answer - Abdominal pain
- High fever
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Excessive sweating on face and palms
- Rapid respiratory rate
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Low BP
- Rapid heart rate
- Joint pain
- Dehydration
Adrenal glands are located Correct Answer on top of the
kidneys
Age related classifications Correct Answer Young old = 65-
74
old old= 75-84
oldest old= 85 and older
centenarians= over age 100
supercentenarians= over 100
Ages for puberty Correct Answer early- 10 to 13
,middle- 14 to 17
late- 18 to 21
aging Correct Answer the process of growing old
angular chelitis Correct Answer skin erosions at the corners of
the mouth
Anodontia Correct Answer absence of teeth
biological age Correct Answer A person's age in terms of
biological health.
Burning tongue syndrome Correct Answer burning sensation
on the tongue, gums, lips, inside of the cheeks, and back of the
mouth
Cardiovascular changes with aging Correct Answer -
decreased cardio output
- vessels less elastic
centenarian Correct Answer one who is 100 or older
Central nervous changes with aging Correct Answer short
term memory
chronological age Correct Answer Age as measured in years
from date of birth
complete denture Correct Answer full denture designed to
replace the entire dentition of an upper or lower arch
, Define dementia Correct Answer slow and insidious onset
that affects one's memory, progressive and irreversible.
Dental caries is most common is what age group and why?
Correct Answer Adolescents- due to poor food choices and
poor oral hygiene
denture adhesive Correct Answer A material used to adhere a
denture to the oral mucosa.
Denture Characterization Correct Answer Modification of the
form and color of the denture base and teeth to produce a more
life like appearance
denture stomatitis Correct Answer inflammation of the oral
mucosa in contact with a denture surface
dry skin around the lips and nose is a symptom of? Correct
Answer hypothyroidism
During menopause why would a woman suddenly have bleeding
gums? Correct Answer Production in estrogen declines
Eating disorders typically vary between boys and girls. What is
the main difference? Correct Answer Boys- usually due to
activity with not enough calories
Girls- usually voluntary
Endocrine changes with aging Correct Answer - decreased
thyroid function
Complete Solutions
Addison's disease Correct Answer occurs when the adrenal
glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or
aldosterone
Adrenal crisis Correct Answer - Abdominal pain
- High fever
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Excessive sweating on face and palms
- Rapid respiratory rate
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Low BP
- Rapid heart rate
- Joint pain
- Dehydration
Adrenal glands are located Correct Answer on top of the
kidneys
Age related classifications Correct Answer Young old = 65-
74
old old= 75-84
oldest old= 85 and older
centenarians= over age 100
supercentenarians= over 100
Ages for puberty Correct Answer early- 10 to 13
,middle- 14 to 17
late- 18 to 21
aging Correct Answer the process of growing old
angular chelitis Correct Answer skin erosions at the corners of
the mouth
Anodontia Correct Answer absence of teeth
biological age Correct Answer A person's age in terms of
biological health.
Burning tongue syndrome Correct Answer burning sensation
on the tongue, gums, lips, inside of the cheeks, and back of the
mouth
Cardiovascular changes with aging Correct Answer -
decreased cardio output
- vessels less elastic
centenarian Correct Answer one who is 100 or older
Central nervous changes with aging Correct Answer short
term memory
chronological age Correct Answer Age as measured in years
from date of birth
complete denture Correct Answer full denture designed to
replace the entire dentition of an upper or lower arch
, Define dementia Correct Answer slow and insidious onset
that affects one's memory, progressive and irreversible.
Dental caries is most common is what age group and why?
Correct Answer Adolescents- due to poor food choices and
poor oral hygiene
denture adhesive Correct Answer A material used to adhere a
denture to the oral mucosa.
Denture Characterization Correct Answer Modification of the
form and color of the denture base and teeth to produce a more
life like appearance
denture stomatitis Correct Answer inflammation of the oral
mucosa in contact with a denture surface
dry skin around the lips and nose is a symptom of? Correct
Answer hypothyroidism
During menopause why would a woman suddenly have bleeding
gums? Correct Answer Production in estrogen declines
Eating disorders typically vary between boys and girls. What is
the main difference? Correct Answer Boys- usually due to
activity with not enough calories
Girls- usually voluntary
Endocrine changes with aging Correct Answer - decreased
thyroid function
