Xerostomia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

xerostomia CORRECT ANSWER Dry mouth syndrome, leads to decreased swallowing ability, increased dental caries, gum, tongue and oral lesions, infections, bad breath, changes in taste and alterations in speech and voice functions. Social decline pyschosocial complication. xerostomia non-pharmacological treatments CORRECT ANSWER oral swabs, peppermint water, vitamin c, chewing gum/mints, acupuncture, diet modification, humidity Percentage of HIV infection related pain CORRECT ANSWER 50% direct...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

HESI MED/SURG Form B | Revised Questions and Correct Answers LATEST 2023/2024. 1. What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. Sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. Use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. Administer eye ointment before applying eye drops 2. A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being...

What duct is associated with the parotid gland? - Stensons duct What duct is associated with the submandibular gland? - Wharton's duct What are the muscles of mastication? - masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid What is the role of the dental hygienist in special patient populations? - • Recognize physical, medical, mental, social, dental needs • Communicate appropriately to patient, caregiver, & other health professionals Know all medical conditions, medications, ...

ATI Capstone Fundamentals Pre-Assessment Questions With Complete Solutions +Rationale |Multiple Choices A nurse is assessing a client who has parkinsons disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? • pruritis (no, nurse should expect oily skin, which results from autonomic dysfunction, rather than pruritis, which results from dry skin) • hypertension (no, should expect orthostatic hypotension which results from autonomic dysfunction) • bradykinesi...

DENTAL HYGIENE PROMETRIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 29 f tongue 1. What is an oral side effect of Prozac? (Fluoxetine, SSRI, newer generation antidepressant): xerostomia 2. How do steroids affect poor wound healing? (corticosteroidssuch as pred- nisone and Medrol): delays in healing, increased risk for infections 3. What should be done with a patient with a previous history of high blood pressure and comes in for their appointment with reading of 160/1...

cholinergic drugs - correct answer agents that stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system in the same manner as acetylcholine adverse reaction to cholinergic drugs - correct answer SLUD: Salvation Lacrimation Urination Defecation Cholinergic Agonist that treats xerostomia - correct answer Pilocarpine (Salagen) Anticholinergic drugs - correct answer Drugs that acts opposite PANS, mydriasis, reduce secretions Anticholinergic drug used pre-op to decrease salivary flow...

Define oral health and identity factors that impact on oral health examine malnutrition in older persons Define malnutriton what does oral health imply a state that is stable, relatively disease-free, and comfortable, and that permits adequate functioning for mastication, swallowing, and speech. What can be viewed as poor oral health Poor oral health can be viewed as a state of inadequate functioning resulting from decayed teeth; periodontal disease; ill-fitting dentures or lack of denture...

VATI Pharm, Pharmacology 2019 ATI, RN VATI Pharmacology 2019, Pharmacology ATI Proctored Exam Bank.Q&A. A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? ANS- phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following a...

DENTAL HYGIENE PROMETRIC EXAM 2024/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS/A+ What is an oral side effect of Prozac? - xerostomia How do steroids effect wound healing? - Causes delayed wound healing 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 the patient to their physician immediately