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36 Cards in this Set
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Commonly caused by a pituitary ademona and exhibits acromegally in adults. |
Hyperpiutiarism |
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Excess production of the thyroid hormone causing premature exfoliation of the deciduous teeth. |
Hyperthyroidism |
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Decrease production of the thyroid hormone, called cretinism in children, and clinically there is delayed eruption of teeth. |
Hypothyroidism |
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Excessive secretion of the parathyroid hormone causing loosening of teeth. |
Hyperparathyroidism |
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Cause by high blood glucose levels resulting from lack of insuling from pancreatic beta cells. |
Diabetes Mellitus |
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What are the three "P's" of type I diabetes? |
Polydipsia (thirst) Polyuria (excessive urination) Polyphagia (excessive appetite) |
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Obesity is a common finding with this type of diabetes. |
Type II diabetes |
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Hypoglycemia is caused by? |
Too much insulin causes low blood sugar (insulin shock) |
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What are some oral conditions associated with diabetes mellitus? |
Xerostomia Bilateral salivary gland enlargement Accentuated response to plaque Brown pigmentation of oral mucosa Slow wound healing Difficulty fighting infection |
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Caused by the insufficent production of adrenal steroids and exhibits brown pigmentation on the skin and oral mucosa. |
Addison disease |
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Caused by deficiency of iron intake and may cause angular chelitis, and depapillated tongue. |
Iron defeciency anemia |
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Cause by the deficiency of the intrinsic factor produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. |
Pernicious anemia |
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The intrinsic factor is needed for the absorption of which vitamin? |
Vitamin B-12 |
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Causes flaring of the maxillary anterior teeth and exhibits a "salt and pepper" trabecular pattern radiographically. |
Thalassemia |
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Found mostly in black individuals and causes sickle shaped red blood cells. |
Sickle cell anemia |
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Sensitivity to dietary gluten and can cause the atrophy of the papilla of the tongue |
Celiac sprue |
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Decrease in circulating red blood cells which may be caused by chemotherapy. |
Aplastic anemia |
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An increase in circulating red blood cells which may be caused by smoking or high altitude |
Polycythemia |
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Reduction in the circulating neutrophils and may be accompanies by gingival bleeding. |
Agranulocytosis |
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An increase in the white blood cell count and may cause gingival enlargement. |
Leukemia |
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Normal platelet count is? |
150,000 to 400,000/mm3 |
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Normal bleeding time is? |
1-6 minutes |
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Normal prothrombin time is? |
11-12 seconds |
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A reddish-blue discoloration of the skin or mucosa. |
Purpura |
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A minute red spot on the skin or mucous membrane. |
Petichiae |
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A hemorrhagic patch on skin or mucous membrane. |
Eccymosis |
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A reduction in circulating platelets that can cause gingival bleeding. |
Thrombocytopenic purpura |
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An X linked condition that affects boys and can have a risk of hemorrhage after surgery. |
Hemophilia |
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A disease where B cells do not mature |
Bruton disease |
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Name three common causes of secondary immunodeficiency |
Chemotherapy Radiation AIDS |
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Can cause xerostomia |
Radiation therapy |
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Can cause a decrease in the red and white cells, mucositis, and candidiasis. |
Chemotherapy |
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What types of drugs can cause xerostomia? |
Blood pressure Anti-anxiety Anti-histamines |
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Two types of drugs that can initiate candidiasis. |
Prednisone Antibiotics |
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A drug when taken in childhood can cause tooth discoloration. |
Tetracycline |
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Name some drugs that can cause gingival enlargement. |
Phenytoin (Dilantin) Nifedipine (Procardia) Cyclosproine (immunodepressant) |
