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Which of the following is NOT one of the major criteria for the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
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?
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?
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?
What is a minor manifestation of rheumatic fever according to the Jones criteria?
Which of the following statements regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever is correct?
Which of the following is a potential complication of rheumatic heart disease?
Which of the following is a potential complication of rheumatic heart disease?
What is the term used for the major criterion of rheumatic fever involving inflammation of the heart?
What is the term used for the major criterion of rheumatic fever involving inflammation of the heart?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevention of complications in patients with rheumatic heart disease undergoing dental procedures?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevention of complications in patients with rheumatic heart disease undergoing dental procedures?
What is the term used for the involuntary, jerky movements that can occur as a manifestation of rheumatic fever?
What is the term used for the involuntary, jerky movements that can occur as a manifestation of rheumatic fever?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of rheumatic heart disease?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of rheumatic heart disease?
