Nature of Immune System Dysfunction
1.1 What are the two criteria for autoimmunity?
What is genetic susceptibility and environmental trigger
2.1 What is the cardinal symptom of systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
What is “butterfly“ rash
3.1 Which two types of medications are used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis?
What are NSAIDs and DMARDs
4.1 Erosions, cheilitis, lichen planus, fibrosis, or scarring are oral manifestations of which autoimmune disease?
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
7.1 Burning and atrophy of oral tissue is a dental hygiene consideration for which autoimmune disease?
What is pernicious anemia
1.2 Failure of self tolerance can create what?
What are auto-antibodies
2.2 What autoimmune disease occurs after acute rheumatic fever several weeks after a strop throat infection?
What is Rheumatic Heart Disease
3.2 What type of medication is used to treat Myasthenia Gravis?
What are steroids
4.2 Microstomia, thin lips, TMJ condyle dysfunction, buccal mucosa fibrosis, periodontal destruction, and tooth mobility are dental considerations of which autoimmune disease?
What is Scleroderma
7.2 Which condition is the use of a rubber dam and mouth props recommended?
What is Myasthenia Gravis
What two actions do auto-antibodies have on cell receptors?
What are inhibits and stimulates
Which Autoimmune disease is characterized by muscle impairment and loss of coordination that is cyclical and progressively gets worse?
What is Multiple Sclerosis
6.1 What is the name of the disease resulting from chronic steroid use?
What is Addisons’s disease or Hypoadrenalism
5.1 What is a common adverse oral complication from the antidepressant medication used to treat Fibromyalgia?
What is Xerostomia
Enlarged tongue and delayed eruption are common dental hygiene management considerations for which condition?
What is Hypothyroidism
When the immune system fails, it attacks the bodies own cells resulting in what?
What is an autoimmune reaction or disease
Deep pain in muscles, joints, and ligaments as well as sleep disorders and edema of extremities are common characteristics of what autoimmune disease?
What is Fibromyalgia
6.2 Dehydration, decreased cardiac output, hypoglycemia, impaired metabolism, and even death are all symptoms of which chronic condition?
What is chronic steroid use
5.2 A sensitivity to epinephrine can occur from the medication of what disease?
What is Hyperthyroidism or Graves Disease
What are DH management considerations for chronic fatigue syndrome?
What is management of medicine-induced symptoms like xerostomia. Possible undiagnosed headaches and jaw pain
The antibody complexes that result from an immune system dysfunction typically deposit in what structure of the body?
What is blood vessels
Decreased amounts of corticosteroids, leading to dehydration and decreased cardiac output, which can lead to death if left untreated is a cardinal symptom of what autoimmune disease?
What is Adrenal Insufficiency
In a patient with chronic use of systemic glucocorticoids, the body senses cortisone and stops making it. What condition is this associated with?
What is Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Which condition would you want frequent appointments and good OHE for limited mouth opening?
What is Scleroderma
Which autoimmune disorder requires a medical consult for possible heart damage/repair and need for pre-medication?
What is Rheumatic Heart Disease