MIC 4124 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Loxapine, Cyclobenzaprine, Propafenone

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Microbiology and Immunology
• Course: MIC 4124
• Professor: Thien Fah Mah

Document Summary

Defintion: common symptom associated with salivary, prevalence hypofunction. More prevalent in older patients and women: may produce serious negative e ects on quality of ((post)menopause) life. Consider potential complications and implementation of measures to avoid them. Components: water, mucins, electrolytes, other proteins, justin, bicarbonate and phosphate, calcium and phosphate, salivary enzymes. Functions: maintain neutral ph, remineralization of teeth, cleansing and shielding of teeth, lubrication of mouth, local antimicrobial activity, assists in taste, speech, swallowing facilitates, quantity and quality of saliva is important digestion and nutrition. Lifestyle: taking 2 medications, diabetes, sjogren"s syndrome, mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, radiation, chemotherapy, arthritis, anxiety, depression, smoking, alcohol, ca eine. Xerostomia secondary to a medical condition or medications . Autoimmune diseases (celiac disease, ra, sjogren"s syndrome, sle) Cancer therapy, nerve damage (from injury/surgery), obstruction of salivary glands, dehydration. Complications: can lead to serious oral health issues. Candidiasis, gingivitis, dental caries, halitosis: altered taste sensation, decreased ability to chew/swallow.