Nutrition
The components in food that are needed by the body to supply energy are called
What is nutrients
This person introduced the earliest belief that life was "spontaneously generated" from nonliving matter
Who is Aristotle
Link in the chain of infection that refers to the strength of the organism
What is Virulence
One of the two major arteries on each side of the neck that carries blood to the head
What is the Carotid
This type of drug is considered an over the counter drug
What is patent drug
This color coding is used for oxygen in the dental office
What is green
The program that replaced MyPyramid as the USDA's familiar guide to primary food groups in 2011 is called
What is MyPlate
This microorganism is known as the perfect parasite because of its ability to live inside cells of the host and produce 10,000 offspring in as quickly as 7 hours
What are Viruses
A patient who had chickenpox as a child is now experiencing shingles (herpes zoster). This is an example of what type of infection
What is latent
This is the rhythmic contraction of the heart, especially noted is the ventricles
What is the systolic measurement
Which schedule of drugs does heroin belong
What is Schedule I
This is the medical term used for fainting
What is syncope
There are ___ sections on the MyPlate icon
What is 5
Gram's stain technique requires the sequential use of a crystal violet dye, iodine solution, alcohol solution, and
What is safranin dye
Using moisturizers to maintain healthy skin helps to prevent which type of disease transmission
What is splash or splatter
Used to measure blood pressure in the arteries
What is a sphygmomanometer
On a written prescription, p.c. means
What is after meals
Another term used for a cerebrovascular accident
What is Stroke
Compounds in proteins used by the body to build and repair tissue are
What are amino acids
Bacteria with a spherical shape are called
What are cocci
Aerosolized saliva, blood, or microorganisms created by use of the high-speed handpiece, air-water syringe, and ultrasonic scaler can contribute to which mode of disease transmission
What is airborne transmission
The definition of the term arrhythmia
What is irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat
On a written prescription, this stand for taking a drug twice a day
What is b.i.d.
This statement is a sign of a patients present condition during an emergency
What is My blood pressure is elevated
In an average American this percentage of calories come from fat
What is 40%
This type of microorganism is the most resistant form of life
What are Spores
This type of immunity is present at birth
What is Inherited immunity
The tympanic device is gently placed in the
What is the eardrum
This schedule of drugs have clearly accepted medical usefulness and the lowest potential for abuse
What is schedule V
Most sudden cardiac arrest victims experience
What is ventricular fibrillation
Proper bone and tooth formation relies on adequate supplies of vitamin
What is vitamin D
This preventative measure can be taken by dental care workers to prevent contracting the virus Hepatitis B
What is immunization
Leaving the dental office wearing contaminated attire and then hugging someone is an example of this type of disease transmission
What is Dental office to community
This pulse site is used during CPR
What is the carotid
Where in the dental office should the prescription pad be kept when not in use
What is in a locked drawer
This dental patient situation could lead to postural hypotension
What is pregnancy
This Government agency requires that all food products contain a nutrition fact label
What is the USDA
What does the term percutaneous mean
What is performed through the skin
OSHA requires that every dental office and clinic protect its employees from potentially infectious material. Name the source for this guideline
What is OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard
This describes the pattern of the beats of the pulse, such as an occasional skipping, speeding up, or slowing down of the pulse
What is the rhythm
This type of drug slows blood clotting
What are anticoagulants
Nitroglycerine is usually given in the dental setting for
What is an angina attack
These foods have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers
What are organic
What does Epstein-Barr virus cause
What is Mononucleosis
The most frequently missed areas when washing your hands are
What is the thumb and between the fingers
What experience would result in blood pressure and respiration being much higher than a previous reading
What is a fearful episode
This type of antibiotic is used when a patient is allergic to penicillin
What is clindamycin
This term describes an abnormal decrease in the glucose level in the blood
What is Hypoglycemia
This diet related disorder is strongly correlated to obesity and high salt intake
What is Hypertension
HIV affects this cell once it enters the body
What is T cells
Waterless antiseptic products that contain alcohol are most effective at what concentration
What is 60-95%
This location on the body most often gives the lowest temperature reading
What is the axillary
This route of medication administration involves placing the medications under the tongue
What is sublingual
A pulmonary disorder that is characterized by attacks of sudden onset, during which the patients airway narrows, causing difficulty in breathing, coughing, and wheezing sound is called
What is asthma
This diet related disorder deals with an altered self image
What is Anorexia nervosa
First stage of syphilis is the presentation of a painless, ulcerating sore known as
What is a chancre
What order should personal protective equipment be put on
What is protective clothing, mask, protective eyewear, wash and dry hands, gloves
The usual pulse reading per minute for a child
What is 70-130
This type of drug can be ordered only with a written prescription
What is narcotics
Which emergency situation can be immediately life threatening in a dental setting
What is anaphylaxis