The prevalence of asthma affects this many million persona worldwide.
What is 300 million (1:250 deaths worldwide)
100
Worldwide the most common cause of COPD is
What is tobacco smoking
100
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this approximate percentage of the world's population is infected by TB
What is one-third
100
True or False:
Most people who snore do not have OSA, but all people who have OSA snore.
What is true
100
Known at the drug of choice for acute asthma attacks
What is short-acting ß2-adrenergic agonist
200
This form of asthma is the most common form and accounts for approximately 35% of all adult cases.
What is allergic or extrinsic asthma
200
The term "pink puffers" was traditionally used for patients with
What is emphysema
200
The tuberculin skin test (TST) is recommended for dental health providers every _______ year(s)
What is every year
200
One of the most effective behavioral modification that has been shown to be of clinical benefit to patients withOSA is
What is weight loss
200
The drug of choice for maintenance of asthma or COPD includes a long term ß2 adrenergic agonist and this
What is corticosteroids.
300
During an attack, allergens interacts with this ____ antibodies affixed to mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils along the tracheobronchial tree.
What is IgE
300
Patients with COPD who are chronic smokers have increased risk for halitosis, extrinisic tooth stain, nicotine stomatitis, oral cancer, and this ________________ disease
What is periodontal disease
300
A classic oral manifestation of TB is a
What is painful, deep, irregular ulcer on the dorsum of the tongue
300
This is considered the "gold standard" treatment for OSA
What is positive airway pressure (PAP)
300
This injectable drug would be the best choice in a severe asthmatic attack or severe allergic reaction.
What is epinephrine
400
The following medication is associated with "triad asthmatics"
What is aspirin
400
Dental modifications and clinical special considerations include placing patients with COPD in a modified chair position
What is semisupine or upright.
400
This agency requires that dentists prepare a written exposure control plan for TB
What is OSHA
400
The most common sites of airway narrowing or closure during sleep for a patient with OSA include the retropalatal region and this region
What is retroglossal
400
Isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide are used in treatment of this respiratory condition
What is tuberculous
500
As dental stress may precipitate an asthma attacks oral premedication may be advised however these 2 relaxant drug classes are best avoided
What is barbiturates and narcotics.
500
Patients with emphysema have a relative normal partial pressure of ___________ and a decreased partial pressure of __________.
What is carbon dioxide (PCO2) and oxygen (PO2)
500
Name the lymph nodes that may become infected with TB aka scrofula
What are the cervical and submandibular lymph nodes
500
Medical treatment for OSA include PAP and when nothing works surgical modification of the soft palate. Dental management of OSA includes use of this
What is an oral appliance (MAD or TRDs)
500
Nasal decongestants or topical corticosteroids or both may be used to treat this condition