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the medically and physically compromised pt

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a form of progressive mental deterioration that occurs in middle to older age   show
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show anemia  
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show angina  
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show arthritis  
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respiratory disease often associated with allergies and characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction and coughing   show
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show atrophy  
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show bacteremia  
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show bronchitis  
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flexible tube inserted into a body opening   show
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a mental disorder characterized by loss of memory, concentration, and judgement   show
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metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose and insufficient insulin   show
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abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces in the lungs, resulting in labored breathing and an increased susceptibility to infection   show
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inflammation of the endocardium   show
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neurologic disorder with sudden recurring seizures of motor, sensory or physchic malfunction   show
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show hemophilia  
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abnormal increse in the number of cells in an organ or a tissue   show
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condition that results from excessive activity of the thyroid gland   show
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condition that results from severe thyroid hormone insufficiency   show
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show leukemia  
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show myocardial infarction  
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a sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion that occurs in specific disorders   show
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a sudden loss of brain function caused by blockage or rupture of a blood vessel to the brin; also called cerebrovascular accident   show
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also known as dry mouth, _____ is the result of disorders and medications that cause a decreased flow of saliva   show
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which part of the population is the fastest growning   show
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show aging  
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show disease  
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______ persons ages 65-74 are better educated and are more demanding of health services than in the past. This age group has retained more of their natural teeth and expcects to maintain them throughout their lives   show
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_____ ages 75-84 are begining to have multiple health problems, some have maintained their natural teeth, but more of them have fixed or removable prosthesis   show
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___ persons ages 85 and older have fewer natural teeth and believe that tooth loss is an inevitable part of aging.   show
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along with the medical history it is essential that a __________ be completed for each patient   show
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the most commonly reported orally related health conditions that affect older patients are:   show
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show dark and brittle teeth  
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patients can be categorized into five specific areas according to   show
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show category III  
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which category is : patients with medical conditions who require scheduling changes or shorter appointments   show
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symptoms of more than _____ diseases show up in the mouth   show
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Epilepsy ________ and ______ are often used interchangeable to designate symptoms that can affect up to 1% of the general population.   show
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show petit mal  
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___ seizure also known as generalized seizures, may be preceded by an aura   show
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show aura  
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show multiple sclerosis  
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in the treatment of pts with multiple sclerosis what me be prescribed to control muscle spasms.   show
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what continues to be one of the most serious threats to the health of an individual, leading cause of death among men over 40 and women over 65   show
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heart disease can maninfest in many ways such as   show
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____ is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body's other organs   show
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show narrowed arteries, scar tissue from a past heart attack, high blood pressure, heart valve disease, heart defect, infection of theheart valve or muscle  
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show endocarditis or myocarditis  
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hypertension results when   show
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angina pectoris is a ______________ disease in which a decrease in blood supply to the heart muscle causes a sharp pain in the chest   show
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show a heart attack  
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show right side paralysis, speech and memory deficits, cautious and slow behavior  
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right brain damage results in   show
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_____ is a severe infection of the cardiac valves and supporting structures that is caused by blood-borne pathogens that gain entry to the bloodstream from such places as the mouth and gastrointestinal tract   show
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in regards to treatment plan modifications for a pt with heart disease Epinepherine and other vasoconstrictors   show
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show pulmonary  
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show four  
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show blocked airflow during respiration  
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show chronic bronchitis and emphysema  
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___ is a disorder that results in irreversible narrowing of the bronchial airways caused by chronic inflammation, increased production of mucus, edema of the bronchial mucosa and reduced ciliary activity   show
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show emphysema  
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show leukemia  
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what medication does a physician prescribe to a pt with arthritis?   show
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the dentist and assistant must be aware of the _____ of patients with muscular dystrophy and their inability to clear their throats by coughing   show
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what regulates metabolism in the body cells and stimulates passage of calcium inot the bones from the blood   show
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show graves disease, hyperthyroidism  
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show depressants, sedatives, or narcotic analgesics  
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what disease is characterized by a sustained high blood glucose level resulting from an absolute or a relative lack of insulin   show
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which type of diabetes is in which the pt is insulin dependent   show
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show type II  
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show acetone breath, dehydration of oral soft tissues due to xerostomia, red, swollen and painful gingiva due to medication therapy; alveolar bone loss; toothache; and delayed healing  
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show anxiety  
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show depression  
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___ is a disturbance in thinking and perception that consists of delusions, hallucinations, and impaired reality testing   show
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