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Primary Myocardium Diseases: Amyloidosis

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Which of the following is NOT one of the major criteria for the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?

Pancarditis

Subcutaneous nodules

Migratory polyarthritis of large joints

Elevated blood levels of acute-phase reactants (correct)

Which of the following is a consequence of rheumatic heart disease?

Cardiac murmurs

Cardiac hypertrophy and dilation

Congestive heart failure

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following statements regarding the correlation between rheumatic fever and dentistry is NOT true?

A proper history should be taken to identify a history of rheumatic fever during childhood.

Suspicious cases should be referred to cardiologists for cardiac evaluation prior to dental procedures.

Good oral hygiene measures are unnecessary to reduce harmful bacteremia. (correct)

Antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary during dental procedures to prevent complications.

What is a minor manifestation of rheumatic fever according to the Jones criteria?

Fever Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever is correct?

One of the Jones criteria and two minor manifestations are required for diagnosis. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of rheumatic heart disease?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the major criterion of rheumatic fever involving inflammation of the heart?

Pancarditis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevention of complications in patients with rheumatic heart disease undergoing dental procedures?

Good oral hygiene measures are important to reduce harmful bacteremia. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the involuntary, jerky movements that can occur as a manifestation of rheumatic fever?

Sydenham chorea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of rheumatic heart disease?

Pulmonary hypertension Signup and view all the answers