Nbdhe Medical Conditions Study Guide Rated A+

Myocardial infarction {Ans: -Heart attack -Death of parts of heart muscles caused by ischemia -Damages are permanent -Pain in chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, back or arm -Sweating, nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeats, and shortness of breath -Should last shorter than 20 minutes -Delay dental tx for 6 months after heart attack}Alcohol dependency {Ans: -Suffer from malnutrition, especially thiamine B-1 and folate B-9 deficiency -Alcohol and tobacco causes increase the risk of oral cancer -Xerostomia, taste impairment, and increased caries risk -Avoid alcohol containing mouthwashes and nitrous oxide}Herpes associated with HIV {Ans: Vesicles are widespread and persist for months}Sickle cell anemia {Ans: -Abnormal (sickle-shaped) red blood cells -Get stuck in small blood vessels -Slow/block blood flow and oxygen to the body -Hair-on-end on radiographs due to loss of trabeculae -Weakness, pallor, impaired memory, paresthesia of hands and feet, fatigue -Paleness of oral tissues, ulcerations, glossitis (swollen, red, smooth tongue) -Loss of papillae on dorsum of tongue}Beta cells {Ans: Produce insulin to allow glucose to enter cells}Adrenal crisis {Ans: sudden appearance of symptoms triggered by excessive stress}