Health
What is a well nourished person able to do better than poorly nourished people?
Ward off infections
When a DA is working with a medically compromised patient, how should the preventative program be tailored?
Tailored to the needs of the patient
Cell metabolism is regulated by....
Thyroid gland
Alcoholism, diabetes, adverse drug effects are all results of __________?
Xerostomia
Chief source of energy
Complex carbohydrates
What type of disorder is Graves' disease?
Hyperthyroidism
Oral side effects caused by Dilantin (Used to control seizures)
What are they?
Gingival hyperplasia
Over growth of the gingival tissue
Percentage of older adults affected by periodontal disease
50%
How are ingredients listed on a food container?
Descending order of weight
What is it called when blood pressure is elevated?
Hypertension
What could you do when explaining treatment to a hearing impaired patient?
Use written information to help explain
Not a major factor in hypertension
Exercise
Which government agency started in 1995 that required nutrition facts on label?
USDA
Excessive increase in white blood cells can be the result of an infection or______.
Leukemia
What are people 65 years and older who are beginning to have multiple health problems categorized as?
Frail older adults
Respiratory disease associated with allergies and characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction and coughing is what medical condition?
Asthma
Vitamin deficiency associated with swollen or bleeding gums
Vitamin C
Bad cough reflex and the inability to clear mucus from the throat by coughing can be associated by what disease?
Muscular Distrophy
Substance that triggers an allergic reaction
Antigen
Condition of general emotional rejection and withdrawl
Depression