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What are the symptoms associated with hyperglycemia?
Fruity Breath, Headache, Thirst, Nausea, Vomiting, Trouble Concentrating, Possible Diabetic Coma
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What should you do in case of hyperglycemia?
Stop Tx, Activate EMS (if necessary), Initiate BLS (if necessary), Check Blood Sugar, Ask Pt if They have Insulin, Have Pt administer Insulin
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What are the possible causes of hyperglycemia?
Too much food, too little insulin, illness, and stress
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What are the symptoms associated with hypoglycemia?
Hunger, Headache, Cool, Moist Skin, Nausea, Confusion, Irritation, Dizziness, and Weakness
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What should you do in case of hypoglycemia?
Stop tx, give pt something sweet, test blood sugar, have pt eat snack, contact physician if symptoms persist. If Pt loses consciousness, activate EMS and Initiate BLS
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What are the possible causes of hypoglycemia?
Too little food, too much insulin, extra exercise
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What are the symptoms of a petit mal seizures?
Loss of Awareness, Blank Stare, Muscle Twitches
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How long can a petit mal seizure last?
Up to 90 Seconds
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What should you do in case of a petit mal seizure?
Stop Tx, Lower Chair, Clear Area of Sharps, Observe Closely, Refer to Physician
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What are the possible causes of petit mal seizures?
Abnormal electrical impulses to brain, unknown cause
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What are the symptoms of a grand mal seizure in tonic phase?
Loss of consciousness, muscles contract, muscle twitches
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How long does the tonic phase of a grand mal seizure last?
10-20 seconds
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What are the symptoms of the clonic phase of a grand mal seizures?
Rhythmic Muscle Contractions and Convulsions
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How long does the clonic phase of a grand mal seizure last?
Less Than 2 Minutes
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What should you do in case of a grand mal seizure?
Stop tx, lower chair, clear area of sharps, do not restrain, protect pt's head, place in recovery position, assess/establish airways, monitor vitals, activate EMS (if necessary), Initiate BLS (if necessary, help make arrangements for pt to get home
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What is the recovery position?
Laying on side, top arm supports head, top leg bent at right angle
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What are the possible causes of a grand mal seizure?
Epilepsy, low blood sugar, high fever, bright lights, abnormal electrical impulses to the brain
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What are the symptoms of a myocardial infarction?
Crushing/Burning Chest Pain, Radiating Pain to Shoulder, Arm, Neck, or Mandible, Long Duration, Cold, CLammy Skin, Nausea, Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Weakness
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What should you do in case of a myocardial infarction?
Stop tx, activate EMS, make pt comfortable, monitor vitals, administer O2, establish/maintain airways, intiate BLS (if necessary)
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What are the possible causes associated with a myocardial infaction?
Blocked coronary artery, risk increases with stress
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Which symptom of a myocardial infarction is not usually experienced by women?
Curshing/Burning Chest Pain
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What are the symtoms associated with angina pectoris?
Crushingurnings chest pain, radiating pain to the shoulder, arm, neck, or mandible, nausea, anxiety, lightheadedness
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Which symptoms of angina pectoris are more commenly experienced by women?
Nausea, Anxiety, Lightheadedness
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What should you do in case of angina pectoris?
Stop tx, make pt comfortable, monitor vitals, administer O2, administer nitroglycerin tables, activate EMS if pain persists
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What are the possible causes of angina pectoris?
Lack of oxygenated blood to the mycardium
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What are the symtoms associated with an anaphylactic reaction?
Hives, angioedema, respiratory distress, wheezing, laryngeal edema, weak pulse, unconsciousness, cardiovascular collapse
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What is the medical term for hives?
Urticaria
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What should you do in case of an anaphylactic reaction?
Stop Tx, Activate EMS, Establish/Maintain Airways, Monitor Vitals, Initiate BLS (if necessary), have dentist administer epinephrine or benadryl
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What are the possible causes of an anaphylactic reaction?
Severe allergy
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What are the symptoms associated with asthma?
Unproductive cough, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, wheezing, anxiety or panic, and cyanosis
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What is cyanosis?
A blue/purple tint to lips and/or extremities
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What should you do in case of an asthma attack?
Stop tx, have pt administer their bronchodilator, administer O2, monitor vitals, activate EMS (if necessary), Initiate BLS (if necessary)
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What are the possible causes of an asthma attack?
Bronchospasm, allergens, over-exertion
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What are the symtoms associated with a stroke?
Sudden weakness on one side, drooping on one side of the face, difficulty speaking, possible loss of vision, change in mental status, nausea, severe headache, and convulsions
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What should you do in case of a stroke?
stop tx, place pt in trendelenburg position, administer O2, monitor vitals, activate EMS, Initiate BLS as needed
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What are the possible causes of a stroke?
Blood clot in the brain
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What are the symptoms associated with syncope?
Loss of consciousness, pale, perspiration, nausea, dizziness, weak pulse, shallow breathing
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What should you do in case of syncope?
Stop tx, place in trendelenburg position, maintain airways, monitor vitals, administer O2, ammonia inhalants, place cool, damp cloth on forehead
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What is the trendelenburg position?
Laid back, feet up
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What are the possible causes of syncope?
Heart problems, seizures, hypoglycemia, low BP, anemia, and fear
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What is an adrenal crisis?
Cortisol Deficiency
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What are the symptoms associated with an adrenal crisis?
Confusion, weakness, lethargy, respiratory depression, low BP, weakapid pulse, abdominal pain, loss of consciousness
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What should you do in case of an adrenal crisis?
stop treatment, activate EMS, place in trendelenburg position, monitor vitals, administer O2, establish/maintain airways, initiate BLS (if necessary)
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What are the possible causes of an adrenal crisis?
Extreme dehydration, physical trauma or extreme stress, damage to adrenal or pituitary gland
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What are the symptoms associated with hyperventilation?
Rapid, deep breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness, heart palpitations, tingling extremities
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What should you do in case of hyperventilation?
Stop Tx, Reassure Pt, instruct Pt to take slow, deep breaths, have Pt breath into cupped hands
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Should you administer O2 in case of hyperventilation?
NO
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What are the possible causes of hyperventilation?
Lung Diseases, Panic Disorder, Over-Exertion
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What emergencies should be treated with adrenalin?
Severe, Unknown Allergies, and Asthma Attacks
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Which medication is a hormone?
Adrenalin
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What does adrenalin do?
Increases HR, BP, muscle strength, and sugar metabolism
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What is the dosage for adrenalin?
0.3-0.5 mg every 5-10 minutes as needed
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How is adrenalin administered?
Injected intramuscularly
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What is the concentration of adrenalin?
1 mg/1 mL
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What should be administered incase of a severe unknown allergy or asthma attack?
Adrenalin
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What is diphenhydramine?
Benadryl
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What type of medication is diphenhydramine?
A histamine blocker
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What is the concentration of diphenhydramine?
50 mg/mL
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When should diphenhydramine be administered?
In cases of mild or delayed allergic reactions
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How is diphenhydramine administered?
Intravenously or intramuscularly
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What is the dosage of diphenhydramine for children?
5 mg in 24 hours
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What is the dosage of diphenhydramine for adults?
10-15 mg in 24 hours
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What should be administered in case of a mild or delayed allergic reaction?
Diphenhydramine
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What type of drug is aspirin?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
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When should aspirin be administered?
Following the MONA protocol when a myocardial infarction is suspected
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What does aspirin do?
Manages chest pain
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What is the aspirin dosage?
325 mg
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What should be administered when a myocardial infarction is suspected?
Aspirin
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What is narcan nasal spray used for?
Opioid overdoses
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What is the dosage for narcan nasal spray?
4mg every 2-3 min until response or EMS arrival
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How is narcan nasal spray administered?
Sprayed in one nostril
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What should be administered in case of an opioid overdose?
Narcan Nasal Spray
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What is another name for a disposable oral airway?
OPA: Oral Pharyngeal Airway
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What does a disposable oral airway do?
Opens airway by preventing tongue from covering epiglottis
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Are BLS providers certified to use an OPA?
No
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What does insta-glucose treat?
Hypoclycemia
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What is the dosage for insta-glucose?
24 g (1 tube) every 20 minutes
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How is insta-glucose administered?
Orally
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What type of drug is an albuterol inhaler?
Beta 2 Androgenic Agonist
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What does an albuterol inhaler treat?
Acute bronchospasms form asthma
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What should be administered in a low blood sugar emergency?
Insta-Glucose
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What ages can be treated with an albuterol inhaler?
Ages 4+
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What should be administered in case of an asthma attack?
Albuterol Inhaler
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What are ammonia inhalants for?
Fainting/Syncope
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How should ammonia inhalants be administered?
Open and hold under the nose
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What should be administered in case of threatened syncope?
Ammonia Inhalants
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What are Epi-Pens for?
Anaphylaxis from known allergic reactions
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Which Epi-Pen is for use on children?
Blue
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Which Epi-Pen is for use on adults?
Red
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What is the Epi-Pen dosage for children?
0.15 mg
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What is the Epi-Pen dosage for adults?
0.3 mg
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How should an Epi-Pen be administered?
Injected into the thigh
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What type of drug is a nitroglycerin sublingual tablet?
Nitrate Vaso-Dialator
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What are nitroglycerin sublingual tablets used for?
Relieving angina pectoris
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What should be administed in case of anaphylaxis from a known allergy?
Epi-Pen
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What is the dosage of a Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablet?
0.4 mg every 5 minutes
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How should nitroglycerin sublingual tablets be administered?
Under the tongue or in the cheek
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What should be administered in case of angina pectoris?
Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablets
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What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets that should be given?
3
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What is the first thing a student should do in case of a needle stick?
Immediately wash area with soap and water
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What should a student do after washing a needle stick with soap and water?
Report the incident to a faculty member
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Where will a student be sent for testing following a needle stick?
HLC, Concentra Walk-in Clinic, or Flagstaff Medical Center
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Who is responsible for charges incurred following testing from a needle stick?
The Student
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What information should be reported to the physician following a needle stick?
How exposure occurred, student's social and medical history, any known info about the antibody status of the source pt regarding hep B,C, and HIV
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What should a student expect during testing following a needle stick?
Blood Draw
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What should be done if there is suspicion regarding the source pt's HIV status?
Prophylactic medication should be provided and a consent or declination form for tx should be signed and a copy brought to the hygiene department
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How long should the student continue medication following a needle stick incident?
Until final determination is made regarding the source pt's HIV status
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If the source pt of a needle stick incident is HIV positive, how often should the student be tested following the incident?
Student should be tested at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months
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If the source pt of a needle stick incident is Hep C positive, how often should the student be tested following the incident?
Student should be tested at 2 weeks, 6 weeks for Hep C RNS and at 3 months and 6 months for Hep C antibody, and at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months for liver function
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What should a student have the source pt do in case of a needle stick?
Go to HLC (if student) or Lab Corp
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Who will pay for any testing done on a source patient?
Dental Hygiene Department
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What will the source pt be tested for following a needle stick incident?
Hep B, Hep C, and HIV
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What happens if source pt tests negative for HIV, Hep B, and Hep C?
No Further Testing Is Needed
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When describing a cavity or restoration, which terms precede all others?
Mesial and Distal
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In what order do the terms lingual, buccal, facial, and labial follow mesial and distal when describing a cavity or restoration?
Labial, Buccal, Facial, then Lingual
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When describing a cavity or restoration, what term is last in the sequence?
Occlusal/Incisal
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Under what circumstances would occlusal/incisal not be last when describing a cavity or restoration?
When connected two unconnected surfaces (e.g., mesial occlusal distal)
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When describing a cavity or restoration what is done in case of a two-term combination?
Final letters "al" are dropped from the first term and replaced by "o" (e.g., mesiolingual)
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When describing a cavity or restoration what is done in case of a three-term combination?
The final letters "al" are dropped from the first term and replaced by "o" (e.g., mesiolabioincisal)
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When describing a cavity or restoration in three-term combinations, what is done when dropping the "al" results in a double "o"?
A hyphen is added (e.g., mesio-occlusodista)
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Does Mesial or Distal take precedence when describing a cavity or restoration?
Mesial
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True or False: You need to understand tooth numbers for this exam
True
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Why do hygienists perform tobacco/substance cessation?
Hygienists are devoted to the prevention of disease and the promotion and improvement of the public's health
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What does the MI acronym PACE stand for?
Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, and Evocation
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What does the MI acronym RULE stand for?
Resist Righting, Understanding, Listening, and Empower
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What does the MI acronym OARS stand for?
Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summarizing
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What is the drug found in tobacco products that causes addiction?
Nicotine
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How many chemical compounds are in tobacco?
Over 7,000
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How many of the chemicals found in tobacco are identified by the FDA as being unsafe?
Over 90
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What type of chemicals are found in tobacco products?
Carcinogens, Respiratory Toxicants, Cardiovascular Toxicant, Reproductive or Developmental Intoxicants and Toxicants
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How quickly does smoking tobacco reach the brain?
Less than 20 seconds
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When does the plasma concentration of smoking tobacco peak and decline?
Peaks after 10 minutes and then declines in 20-30 minutes
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How long does smoking tobacco remain in the tissues?
Remains in the tissues for 8-12 hours and is gone from the blood in 1-3 days
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How many carcinogens are found in smokeless tobacco?
28
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How is smokeless tobacco absorbed?
Through gingiva and oral mucous membranes and the intestines
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How much nicotine is absorbed from smokeless tobacco compared to smoking?
3-4x more from smokeless
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When does plasma concentration from smokeless tobacco peak and decline?
Peaks in 30 min and declines over 2 hours
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What is the most commonly used tobacco product among teens?
Electronic Delivery
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True or False: E-cigarettes may lead to young people using conventional tobacco products
True
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How much nicotine is present in electronic delivery?
Unpredictable and Varies
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Why is nicotine addictive?
Intensifies the release of dopamine by the brain
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How much nicotine in mg is delivered from a cigarette?
0.7-2.0 mg
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How much nicotine in mg is delivered from a bidi?
1.5-4.1 mg
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How much nicotine in mg is delivered from a kretek?
1.9-2.6 mg
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How much nicotine in mg is delivered from moist snuff?
0.01-7.8 mg
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How much nicotine is delivered from a 45 min to an hour hooka smoking session?
Equivalent to inhaling 100-200 times the volume of smoke from one cigarette
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What is the 3rd leading cause of preventable deaths?
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
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True or False: Some toxic compounds are higher in the side stream of tobacco smoke than in the mainstream
True
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What issues can arrise from environmental tobacco smoke?
Cancer, Lung/Respiratory Effects, Cardiovascular Effects, and Pregnancy Complications
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What soft-tissue problems can arrive from tobacco use?
Nicotine Stomatitis, Smoker's melanosis, black hairy tongue, median rhomboid glossitis, Leukodema, Hyperkeratosis, Dry Socket, and Delayed Wound Healing
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What effects does tobbacco use have on peridontal tissues?
Decreased inflammation, peridontal destruction, bone and attachment, loss, recession, tooth loss, decreased gingival blood flow and GCF
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What effects does tobacco have on the immune system?
Impaired neutrophils-decreased chemotaxis and phagocytosis, altered antibody production, decreased IgG, impairment of revascularization, negative effect on bone metabolism
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When are the maximum symptoms of tobacco withdrawl felt?
Within 24 hours
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When is tobacco relape most common?
In the 1st week
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What are the symptoms of tobacco withdrawl?
Mood changes, anxiety, nervousness, sleep disturbances, appetite increase, and cravings
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What activities can alleviate tobacco withdrawl symptoms like mood changes and anxiety?
Breath deeply, take a walk, know your triggers, get more rest, take a multivitamin, make a list of things to do instead of smoking, avoid places where you commonly used tobacco
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What activities can alleviate tobacco withdrawl symptoms like sleep disturbances?
Avoid caffeine, drink a class of warm milk, avoid alcohol, take a long walk before bed, avoid naps, take a warm bath, meditate, read a book, listen to soothing music
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What activities can alleviate tobacco withdrawl symptoms like increased appetite?
Eat only when hungry, eat low-fat/calorie snacks, chew sugarless gum, drink extra water, exercise
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What activities can alleviate tobacco withdrawl symptoms like cravings?
Delay smoking or dipping by 1 minute at a time, distract yourself, deep breaths, discuss your feelings
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How quickly do tobacco cravings usually pass?
In 5-10 minutes
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How many nicotine lozenges can be taken at a time?
One
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What are the side effects of nicotine lozenges?
Mouth soreness, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Headache, Cough, Hiccups, Hearburn, Flatulence
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How are nicotine lozenges available?
OTC
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What pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation are available only by prescription?
Bupropion SR, Varenicline, Nicotine Inhaler, Nicotine Nasal Spray
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What side effects are associated with bupropion SR?
Insomia and Dry Mouth
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What side effects are associated with varenicline?
Nausea, insomnia, abnormal vivid or strange dreams, contipation, gas, and/or vomiting
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What side effects are associated with nicotine gum?
Mouth Soreness, Dyspepsia, Headaches
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What side effects are associated with nicotine inhalers?
Local irritation of mouth and throat
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What side effects are associated with nicotine nasal spray?
Nasal and throat irritation and dependence potential
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What side effects are associated with nicotine transdermal patch?
Local skin reaction, insomnia, changes in dreams, headache
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What are the contraindiations for buproprion SR?
History of seizure or eating disorder or using a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
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What are the contraindications for varenicline?
Kidney problems, has not been studied in pregnant or nursing women. Potential for agitation, depressed mood, atypical behavior or suicidal thoughts
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What are the contraindications associated with nicotine gum?
Temporomandibular disorder or dentures
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What are the contraindications for nicotine inhalers?
Asthma or COPD
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What are the contraindications for nicotine nasal spray?
Nasal polyps, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Asthma
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What are the contraindications for nicotine transdermal patches?
Allergy to patch adhesive, severe eczema or psoriasis. Do not cut patches
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What are the 5 A's?
1. Ask
2. Advise
3. Assess (5 R's)
4. Assist
5. Arrange Follow-Up
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What are the 5 R's?
1. Relevance
2. Risks
3. Rewards
4. Roadblocks
5. Repetition
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What is privacy?
Patient's right to control access to identifiable personal health information
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What is confidentiality?
The responsibility of the healthcare provider to protect pt info
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What is security?
Protection against unsecured patient data
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What is accuracy?
Recorded information is not altered after the fact
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What is authenticity?
Only data actually obtained during the pt visit are recorded
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What is impersonal/objective?
Personal opinion or negative socail ovservations not pertinent to the pt treatment are never placed in the pt record
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What is the RDA?
Recommended Dietary Allowance
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What is the EAR?
Estimated Average Requirement
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What is AL?
Adequate Level
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What is the UL?
Tolerable Upper Level
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What is the DRI?
Dietary Reference Intake
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What is the DV?
Percent Daily Value
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What is an anticariogenic food?
Foods that prevent caries and promote remineralization
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What is a noncariogenic food?
Foods that do not increase tooth decay
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What is a nutrient dense food?
Food that provide many nutrients in relatively few calories
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What diseases are tied to inflammation?
Heart disease, Alzheimer's, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, and Periodontal Disease
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What is the proposed mechanism of periodontal disease and diabetes?
Inflammation
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What is the risk of perio disease in those with diabetes as opposed to those without?
Patients with diabetes are at a 2-4x greater risk
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How can you avoid inflammation?
Eat anti-inflammatory foods (fruits and veggies), reduce refined sugars, limit simple carbohydrates, exercise, lose weight, and manage stress
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Which vitamins and minerals are related to the health of the skin and mucous membrane?
Vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, C, Zinc, and Copper
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Which vitamins and minerals are related to the health of the periodontal tissues?
Vitamins B complex, C, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper
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Which vitamins and minerals are related to tooth structure and integrity?
Vitamin A, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fluoride
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Which vitamins and minerals are associated with the prevention of dental caries?
Fluoride, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium
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What is the clearance time for liquids?
20 minutes
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What is the clearance time for solids?
40 minutes
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What is ambivalence?
Indifference or lack of opinion or excitement
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What are the four processes of MI?
Engage, Focus, Evoke, Plan
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What are some traps to disengagement?
The Assessment Trap, The Expert Trap, The Premature Focus Trap, The Blaming Trap, and the Chat Trap
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What is reflective listening?
Undivited attention, eye contact (if pt initiates), facial expressions that show support, decoding what was said for clearer understanding, responding with a statement instead of a question
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What are the differences between simple and complex reflections?
Simple reflections move the cliet forward slowly, complex reflections ad meaning and emphasis to what was said and can propel a client quickly towards their goal
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What is integrity?
When one's actions are aligned with their values and goals
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What is discrepancy?
When one is not meeting their goals due to a conflict between goals and actions
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What are some good sources of Vitamin A?
Orange fruits and vegetables, liver, eggs, whole milk, soybeans
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What are some good sources of Vitamin B2?
Meat, Dairy, Eggs, green vegetables, and fortified grains
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What are some good sources of B1?
Meats, Fish, Whole grains, Legumes, green peas, acorn squash, bananas, and oranges
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What is a good source of B3?
Meat, fish, poultry, peanuts, sunflower seads, avacado, brown rice, green leafy vegetables
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What is a good source of B6?
Fish, organ meats, potatoes, bananas
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What are some good sources of vitamin C?
Citrus, Berries, Kiwi, and other fruits
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What are some good sources of zinc?
Meat, seafood, poultry, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and dairy
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What are some good sources of copper?
Meat, seafood, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and chocolate
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What are some good sources of phosphorus?
Meat, Poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts
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What are some good sources of magnesium?
Bananas, seeds, dark chocolate, spinach, tofu, leafy greans
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What are some good sources of fluoride?
Fruites, Spinach, Carrots, fish, seaweed
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