Title: Chapter 65: Test Generator Questions
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient

Q: Labored breathing is also known as:
- apnea
- coryza
- dyspnea
- hypoxia
- pleura
A: dyspnea

Q: All of the following are considered upper respiratory tract diseases except:
- common cold
- sinusitis
- influenza
- asthma
- pharyngitis
A: asthma

Q: An infection that is acquired during a long hospital stay is known as:
- atopy
- urticaria
- orthopenia
- communicable
- nosocomial
A: nosocomial

Q: Viral and bacterial types of pneumonia have all of the following in common except:
- diagnosed via chest radiographs
- symptoms include both cough and sputum
- usually accompanied by fever
- treated with antibiotics
A: treated with antibiotics

Q: The type of asthma triggered by an increase in pollen and seasonal allergens is known as:
- atopic
- nonatopic
- intrinsic
- infectious
- idiosyncratic
A: atopic

Q: The type of cell that release asthma mediators in response to an allergic reaction is called:
- plasma
- cytokine
- leukocyte
- macrophage
- mast
A: mast

Q: Tuberculosis is an infectious, communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A positive Mantoux skin test provides definitive diagnosis of clinically active tuberculosis.
- The first statement is true and the second statement is false
- The first statement is false and the second statement is true
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
A: The first statement is true and the second statement is false

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Mr. Patton's asthma is considered intrinsic (non-allergic) and therefore triggered by which of the following conditions?
- Pollen dust and mold
- Tobacco smoke
- Bacteria and fungi
- GERD
- Food allergies
A: GERD

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Which of the following drugs is used to treat acute asthma attacks?
- Albuterol
- Omalizumab
- Prednisone
- Cromolyn
- Montelukast
A: Albuterol

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Use of oral albuterol inhalers can cause:
- insomnia
- amnesia
- dry mouth
- increased heart rate
- oral candidiasis
A: dry mouth

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Albuterol treats asthma symptoms as a(n):
- leukotriene modifier
- mast cell stabilizer
- anti-inflammatory
- bronchodilator
- systemic corticosteroid
A: bronchodilator

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. An oral manifestation from the use of an inhaler is:
- gingival inflammation
- petechia on the hard palate
- gingival overgrowth
- roughened corrugated mucosa
- lichen planus
A: gingival inflammation

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. The best time of day to schedule this patient's dental appointment is:
- early afternoon
- morning
- late afternoon
- any time of day is acceptable
A: morning

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. The best medication to advise the patient to take as an analgesic drug of choice is:
- aspirin
- acetaminophen
- barbiturates
- NSAIDs
A: acetaminophen

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Patton presents in your office for a tooth extraction. His dental chart indicates that he has asthma. He uses an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler four times per day to treat the asthma. Mr. Patton reports that his cardiologist's office has recently prescribed captopril (Capoten) because his blood pressure has been high. The dentist plans on using a local anesthetic containing epinephrine.

Reference: Ref 65-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Utilizing a local anesthetic with epinephrine will dilate the bronchioles. Epinephrine will prolong the effect of albuterol.
- The first statement is true and the second statement is false
- The first statement is false and the second statement is true
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
A: Both statements are false