Deck 27: Medically Compromised Populations

Question 1

What is defined as damage to the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe?

A)Bronchitis
B)Pneumonia
C)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
D)Asthma

Answer 1

C
Explanation: C)COPD is a generic term used to describe damage to the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe.

Question 2

What is the risk of an alcoholic developing oral squamous cell carcinoma over a non-alcoholic?

A)10-15 times more likely
B)20-30 times more likely
C)40-50 times more likely
D)60-70 times more likely

Answer 2

A
Explanation: A)It is 10-15 times more likely for a chronic alcoholic to develop oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Question 3

What signs and symptoms are associated with hypertension?

A)Fatigue
B)Dizziness
C)Increased heart rate
D)No signs or symptoms are present

Answer 3

D
Explanation: D)Typically,there are no signs or symptoms associated with hypertension.

Question 4

Periodontal involvement in the HIV-positive patient advances slowly compared to the general population.This slower advancement is thought to be associated with the immunocompromised state.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 5

What is one major obstacle that dental providers and patients must overcome when dealing with depression?

A)Compulsive oral hygiene
B)Poor oral hygiene
C)Unnecessary dental emergencies
D)Severe gag reflex

Question 6

Pallor (paleness)of the oral mucosa occurs when which medical condition is present?

A)Alcoholism
B)Asthma
C)Hyperthyroidism
D)Renal failure

Question 7

A condition of hemophilia will MOST significantly interfere with what dental treatment?

A)Prophylaxis
B)Scaling and root planning
C)Restorations
D)Extractions

Question 8

What is the major oral complication associated with epilepsy?

A)Mucositis
B)Xerostomia
C)Gingival overgrowth
D)Gingival recession

Question 9

Rampant caries is commonly seen with which type of substance abuse?

A)Marijuana
B)Cocaine
C)Meth
D)Alcohol

Question 10

What medical condition presents with an enlarged tongue and delayed eruption of the dentition?

A)Hyperthyroidism
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Asthma
D)Renal disease