Question | Answer |
S/Sx r/t Candidiasis(Thrush) | Cheesy white plaque, Erythematous base when rubbed off |
S/Sx r/t Gingivitis | Swollen gums, Gums bleed w/light contact |
S/Sx r/t Kaposi's sarcoma | First appears on oral mucosa as red, purple or blue lesion |
Cause r/t Kaposi's sarcome | HIV |
Medications that cause dry mouth r/t Elderly | Diuretics, Antihypertensives, Anti-inflammatories, Antidepressants |
Diet restriction r/t Dental caries prevention | Caries are cavities, Decrease amount of sugar/starch in diet |
Malocclusion r/t teeth | Misalignment of upper and lower dental arcs when jaws are closed |
Temporomandibular disorders | Myofascial pain, Derangement of joint |
Degenerative joint disease | (blank) |
Myofascial pain is discomfort in muscles controlling | Jaw function |
Rigid plate fixation r/t Mandibular fractures | Insertion of metal plates and screws into bone to approximate and stabilize |
Restriction r/t Rigid plate fixation | No chewing for 1-4 weeks |
Parotitis | Inflammation of a salivary gland |
Example r/t Parotitis | Mumps |
Sialadenitis | Inflammation of the salivary glands |
Gland r/t Usual occurence of Sialolithiasis(Salivary calculi) | Submandibular gland |
Lithotripsy | Shock waves used to disintegrate calculi |
Achalasia | Absent/ineffective peristalsis of distal esophagus |
Manifestation r/t Achalasia | Difficulty swallowing liquids and solids |