Xerostomia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions(NUR 1290 OCC Summer)With Correct Answers. Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - Answer Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - Answer Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - Answer acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - Answer A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzo...

Answer Key for Worksheets Found in Writing Patient/Client Notes 5th Edition © F.A. Davis Company 2016 Chapter 8 Worksheet I Part I 1. osteogenesis 2. hyperglycemia 3. hypodermic 4. cholecystitis 5. neoplasm 6. leukocytosis 7. neuropathy 8. intercostal 9. anterior, ventral 10. arthrodesis Part II 1. surgical removal of one or both ovaries 2. abnormal enlargement of the heart 3. weakness and wasting away of the body due to severe, chronic illness 4. abnormal softening of cart...

NURS 5334 Study Questions and Answers Exam 2 2022/2023.  What are the basic mechanisms by which neuropharmocologic agents act? o Can modify the disease process o Act at the sites of actions which is the axons versus synapses and steps in synaptic transmission and effects of drugs on the steps of synaptic transmission  Transmittter synthesis is the first step in transmission. What are the other 4 steps? o Transmitter storage, transmitter release, receptor binding, and termination of t...

In Angles classification, what class has a molar relationship where the buccal groove of the mandibular first permanent molar is mesial To the Mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first permanent molar by at least the width of a premolar? A. Class I B. Class II division I C. Class II division II D. Class III Correct Answer: D. Class III Malocclusion occurs in all of the following except one. Which one is the exception? A. Open bite B. Midline shift C. Dental crowding D. Crossbite C...

What is an oral side effect of Prozac? (Fluoxetine, SSRI, newer generation antidepressant) xerostomia How do steroids affect poor wound healing? (corticosteroids such as prednisone and Medrol) delays in healing, increased risk for infections What should be done with a patient with a previous history of high blood pressure and comes in for their appointment with reading of 160/116? Refer patient to physician immediately Premedication regimine 2g Amoxicillin, 600 mg Clind...

Chapter 03: The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption Stegeman: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Each is a portion of the alimentary canal, except one. Which is the exception? a. Oral cavity b. Pharynx c. Larynx d. Esophagus e. Small intestine ANS: C The larynx is not a portion of the alimentary canal. This tubular structure is approximately 30-ft long and comprises all the body parts through which food passes. DIF...

DENTAL HYGIENE PROMETRIC EXAM, CSCE, CSCE, 2 DENTAL HYGIENE PROMETRIC 2, COMPUTER SIMULATED DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM, DENTAL HYGIENE PROMETRIC EXAM CDCA, DENTAL HYGIENE COMPUTER SIMULATED CASE TEST What is an oral side effect of Prozac? - xerostomia

What is the most likely cause of xerostomia? A: Medications B: Smoking C: Diabetes D: Chemotherapy - Answer-A: Medications At what salivary flow rate is xerostomia diagnosed? A: >2ml/min B: >1ml/min C: <.1ml/min - Answer-C: <.1ml/min What is someone at most risk for with xerostomia? A: Periodontitis B: Gingivitis C: Caries D: Not at risk - Answer-C: Caries Where on the patient should the CariScreen meter cotton swab be used? - Answer-Mandibular lingual anteriors, ...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse immediately report to the provider? A. A change in the Glasgow Coma Scale score from 13 to 11 Rationale: In a client who has mild TBI, a decrease of 2 points on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates a decrease in level of consciousness and that the client is risk of a deteriorating neurologic status. Therefore, this finding is the priority to report to the provider. ...

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