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1
Q

True or False

Many times syncope is a sign of another underlying medical condition.

A

True

2
Q

Who is most susceptible to syncope?

A

Elderly
Children
Pregnant women

3
Q

What usually causes benign syncope in children?

A
Missed meal
Heat
Crying
Dehydration
Exertional activity
4
Q

True or False

15% of children have had at least one episode of syncope before adolescence

A

True

5
Q

What are the three forms of syncope?

A

Neurocardiac syncope
Noncardiac syncope
Cardiac syncope

6
Q

True or False

Neurocardiac syncope is the most common form of syncope and the type most likely encountered by the dental professional.

A

True

7
Q

What are the various identifiers of neurocardiac syncope?

A

Vasodepressor syncope
Vasovagal syncope
Neurocardiogenic syncope
Neurally mediated syncope

8
Q

True or False

If a patient is in syncope for a prolonged period of time, coma can result.

A

False (seizure)

9
Q

What is orthostatic hypotension?

A

At least a drop in systolic blood pressure of 20 mmHg and drop in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mmHg upon assuming upright position

10
Q

True or False

Cardiac syncope results from inadequate cardiac output and usually occurs as a result of serious underlying heart disease.

A

True

11
Q

What is the second most common type of syncope?

A

Cardiac syncope

12
Q

What are some pre syncopal symptoms?

A
Direct correlation with sympathetic stimulations
Pupil dilations
Diaphoresis (cold sweat)
Excitation of piloerector muscles (goose bumps)
Weakness
Dizziness
Vertigo
Nausea
13
Q

True or False

A syncopal episode can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes

A

True

14
Q

True or False

Recurrence of another syncopal episode is at a higher risk level for the first 24 hours following the event.

A

True