Diabetes Complications: Oral Health
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What is a common oral complication in diabetes?

  • Caries (correct)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hypertension
  • Asthma

    • Why should morning appointments be preferred for diabetic patients?

  • To reduce the chance of stress-induced hypoglycemia (correct)
  • To prevent periodontal disease
  • To treat burning mouth syndrome
  • To minimize the risk of tachycardia

    • What should be readily available for diabetic patients in dental clinics?

  • A source of sugar (correct)
  • Antimicrobial therapy
  • A source of insulin
  • Saliva substitutes

    • Which type of diabetic patients have impaired sweet taste detection?

    <p>Type 2 diabetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be masked by β-adrenergic receptor blockers in hypoglycemia?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate treatment for patients taking α-glucosidase inhibitors?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of moderate hypoglycemia?

    <p>Lack of judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first line of treatment for a conscious patient with hypoglycemia in a dental clinic?

    <p>Oral glucose or fruit juice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to treat severe hypoglycemia in a patient without IV access?

    <p>Glucagon nasal spray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to keep a glucagon kit or 50% dextrose in a dental clinic?

    <p>For patients with diabetes who use insulin or a sulfonylurea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glucagon in treating hypoglycemia?

    <p>To raise blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concentration of dextrose injected intravenously in a patient with severe hypoglycemia?

    <p>50% dextrose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the mechanism of action section?

    <p>Explaining how the drug works in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the therapeutic uses in medicine section?

    <p>To identify the specific medical conditions the drug can treat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the adverse reactions section?

    <p>The possible side effects of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the drug interactions section?

    <p>The potential risks of combining the drug with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the drug information provides an overview of how the drug works?

    <p>Mechanism of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the different sections in the drug information?

    <p>To outline the potential risks and benefits of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the mechanism of action section in a pharmacology study?

    <p>Outlining the process by which the drug produces its effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically discussed in the therapeutic uses section of a pharmacology study?

    <p>Approved medical and dental applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the adverse reactions section in a pharmacology study?

    <p>To outline potential negative effects of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the drug interactions section in a pharmacology study?

    <p>Outlining how the drug interacts with other medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pharmacology study?

    <p>To understand the effects of a drug on the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically included in a sample study question on pharmacology?

    <p>A generic drug name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the discussion related to the provided samples?

    <p>Pharmacological properties and effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action related to in the discussion of the samples?

    <p>Pharmacodynamic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of discussing therapeutic uses in medicine for the samples?

    <p>To highlight the benefits and advantages of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to discuss adverse reactions related to the samples?

    <p>To inform healthcare professionals of potential risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of discussing drug interactions related to the samples?

    <p>To alert healthcare professionals to potential risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall goal of understanding the pharmacology of the samples?

    <p>To optimize patient care and treatment outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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