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Discuss the significance and purposes of the medical/dental history Ans- Oral conditions reflect the general health of pt General health factors influence response to treatment The state of the pits health is constantly changing Discuss the reasons for obtaining a medical/dental history prior t...

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Clinical Practice of the
Dental Hygienist Test 2
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Discuss the significance and purposes of the medical/dental history


Ans- Oral conditions reflect the general health of pt


General health factors influence response to treatment


The state of the pits health is constantly changing




Discuss the reasons for obtaining a medical/dental history prior to treatment


Ans- To provide info pertinent to the etiology and diagnosis of oral conditions

and total pt care plan.


Reveal conditions that necessitate precautions, modification, or adaptations

during appts.

,Aid in the identification of possible unrecognized conditions for which the pt

may be referred.


Furnish evidence oil legal matters


Gives insight into emotional and psychological factors.




Explain three methods of obtaining the medical/dental history and compare and

contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each.


Ans- The interview, the questionnaire, or a combination of both.


Questionnaire: Legal written record with pts consent, consistent, time saving.


Interview: Development of rapport, flexibility for individual needs.




How often should medical and dental history be updated?


Ans- At each visit




When should a medical/dental history be signed?


Ans- At each appointment

,State examples of treatment modifications as related to information obtained

from a medical


dental history.


Ans- Could effect X-rays--if a pt has cancer.


Could effect supplies used--if a pt has an allergy.




Identify the most common medical emergency that occurs in the dental office?


Ans- Synscope (fainting)




Identify the prophylactic antibiotic regimen for adult patients undergoing

dental treatment.


Ans- 2 grams of Amoxicillin orally 30-60 min before procedure




Identify cardiac related conditions where the prophylactic antibiotic regimen is

recommended


Ans- Manipulation of gingival tissue, the periapical region of teeth, or

perforation of the oral mucosa.


Prosthetic cardiac valve

, Previous endocarditis


Certain congenital heart diseases


Cardiac transplantation recipients with cardiac valvular disease


Consult with orthopedic surgeon for those with prosthetic joints.




Identify cardiac related conditions where the prophylactic antibiotic regimen is

not


recommended.


Ans- Routine anesthetic injections through noninflected tissue.


Taking dental radiographs.


Placement of removable prosthetic or orthodontic appliances.


Shedding of primary teeth.


Bleeding from trauma to the lips or oral mucosa.




It is an infection of the endocardium (the inner lining of your heart chambers

and heart valves). Occurs when bacteria spreads through bloodstream and

attaches to damaged areas of the heart.


Ans- infective endocarditis

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