DH200 MSNP FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
Established by National Institutes of Health- Office of Research on Women's Health
(ORWH) - Answer Women's Health Policy 1990's
established in 1991 within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to
improve the health of American women - Answer Office on Women's Health (OWH)
why did they feel it was necessary to begin studying women? - Answer -more women
entered workforce
-women were presenting with the same disease as men
-define if sex and gender influence health and disease
#1 killer of women - Answer heart disease
surgery is not as successful in women due to: - Answer smaller blood vessels and
harder access
risk factors for breast cancer - Answer -smoking
-genetic predisposition
-obesity
young girls should not have any radiation of breast tissue due to: - Answer fast
proliferation of cells
tooth loss increases with age, but is not due to the _____ process - Answer aging
,oral manifestations of adolescents/puberty - Answer -Increase in caries - diet, frequent
snacking
-Orthodontic bands
-STD's
-Leukoplakia from tobacco products
-Fractured teeth - oral piercings,
-Sports injuries
periodontitis during puberty; bone loss can be localized around 1st permanent molars
and incisors - Answer Aggressive Juvenile Periodontitis
highest mortality rate of any mental health disorder Anorexia nervosa
person believes or sees self as overweight Body dysmorphia
Morbid fear of becoming obese; abnormal and constant craving for food; compulsive
overeating, self-induced vomiting or laxative/diuretic abuse Bulimia nervosa
erosion from bulimia Perimylolysis
significant marker for periodontal disease Obesity
, Tx Recommendations - Answer -Braces - power brush, proxy brush, water flosser,
thorough HI
-Treat pt. as adult and let them make decisions regarding their health.
-Remember that pt. is still a minor and consent needed to do tx.
-Tell pt. the state of their oral health
-Fluoride tx
-Eating disorders - teen concerned w/ their body image; Nutritional counseling,
Antidepressant meds. may be prescribed.
oral manifestations of pregnancy - Answer -Hormonal changes - estrogen and
progesterone
-Gingivitis - increased levels of Prevotella intermedia; gingival reaction seen by 2nd
month
periodontal disease in pregnant women may lead to: - Answer pre-term, low birth weight
babies
pregnancy tumor - Answer pyogenic granuloma
Pregnancy Tx. Recommendations - Answer -Smoking - high risk for low birth
weight/preterm baby, SIDS, & prenatal mortality
-Prior to taking meds - check with doctor first.
why is nitrous oxide contraindicated for the pregnant woman? - Answer long term
exposure may lead to spontaneous abortion
pharmacological considerations safe for the pregnant woman - Answer -Local
anesthetic: lidocaine & prilocaine safe to administer
-Topical lidocaine
-Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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