Case Study 2 (Questions 61-64) Patient profile: Male, age 48…

Case Study 2 (Questions 61-64) Patient profile: Male, age 48 Chief complaint: “toothache in my right lower jaw” Medical history: no medications Dental history: last seen 5 years ago Supplemental history:  large swollen area in right lower jaw and cheek area, extensive caries #19       64. Complete respiratory obstruction may occur if the infection has spread to where?

Case Study 1 (Questions 54-60) Patient profile:  Female, age…

Case Study 1 (Questions 54-60) Patient profile:  Female, age 73 Chief complaint: “My mouth is extremely dry” Medical history: Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism) takes Synthroid: Depression, takes an oral antidepressant medication Dental history: Last recall was one year ago Supplemental history:  Swelling of the left Submandibular salivary gland observed upon clinical examination   59. The pharyngeal constrictor muscles will help with what function while taking her medication?

Case Study 2 (Questions 61-64) Patient profile: Male, age 48…

Case Study 2 (Questions 61-64) Patient profile: Male, age 48 Chief complaint: “toothache in my right lower jaw” Medical history: no medications Dental history: last seen 5 years ago Supplemental history:  large swollen area in right lower jaw and cheek area, extensive caries #19     63. If the patient complains of respiratory difficulty, has bilateral swelling in the submental, sublingual and submandibular spaces, the patient most likely is experiencing an infection known as: