Xerostomia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bass Method - ANSWERSMost widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel towards the gingiva. Stillman's Method - ANSWERSBristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle. Charter's Method - ANSWERSBristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries. Fone's Method - ANSWERSBristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal a...

range of lithium - 0.8-1.2 A nurse is caring for a client who has anxiety disorder. The client states that she forgot her partner's birthday after they had an argument. The nurse recognizes this action as which of the following defense mechanisms? - Repression Defined as an unconscious exclusion of unpleasant or unwanted experiences, emotions, or ideas from conscious awareness. Splitting - A pathological defense mechanism in which clients have an inability to accept positive a...

Dental Hygiene Prometric Exam, CSCE, CSCE, 2 Dental Hygiene Prometric 2, Computer Simulated Dental Hygiene Exam, Dental Hygiene Prometric Exam CDCA, Dental Hygiene Computer Simulated Case Test Questions and Answers 2023 What is an oral side effect of Prozac? xerostomia How do steroids effect wound healing? causes delayed wound healing What should be done with a patient with a previous history of high blood pressure and comes in for their appointment with reading of 160/116? ref...

ati-med-surg-proctored-exam-2023-real-exam-questions-with-well-detailed-and-explaned-answer-key ATI MED SURG Proctored EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM Questions WITH WELL Detailed AND Explaned Answer KEY ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED AND EXPLANED ANSWER KEY 1.A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority? A. Positive Western blottest Rationale:The client is already identified as HIV positive.The...

NURS 5334 Study Questions and Answers Exam 2 2022/2023.  What are the basic mechanisms by which neuropharmocologic agents act? o Can modify the disease process o Act at the sites of actions which is the axons versus synapses and steps in synaptic transmission and effects of drugs on the steps of synaptic transmission  Transmittter synthesis is the first step in transmission. What are the other 4 steps? o Transmitter storage, transmitter release, receptor binding, and termination of t...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions(NUR 1290 OCC Summer)With Correct Answers. Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - Answer Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - Answer Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - Answer acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - Answer A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzo...

What is the most likely cause of xerostomia? A: Medications B: Smoking C: Diabetes D: Chemotherapy - Answer-A: Medications At what salivary flow rate is xerostomia diagnosed? A: >2ml/min B: >1ml/min C: <.1ml/min - Answer-C: <.1ml/min What is someone at most risk for with xerostomia? A: Periodontitis B: Gingivitis C: Caries D: Not at risk - Answer-C: Caries Where on the patient should the CariScreen meter cotton swab be used? - Answer-Mandibular lingual anteriors, ...

Chapter 03: The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption Stegeman: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Each is a portion of the alimentary canal, except one. Which is the exception? a. Oral cavity b. Pharynx c. Larynx d. Esophagus e. Small intestine ANS: C The larynx is not a portion of the alimentary canal. This tubular structure is approximately 30-ft long and comprises all the body parts through which food passes. DIF...

Dental Hygiene Prometric Exam, CSCE, CSCE, 2 Dental Hygiene Prometric 2, Computer Simulated Dental Hygiene Exam 2023What is an oral side effect of Prozac? xerostomia How do steroids effect wound healing? causes delayed wound healing What should be done with a patient with a previous history of high blood pressure and comes in for their appointment with reading of 160/116? refer the patient to their physician immediately Premedication regimine 2g Amoxicillin 600 mg Clind...

ABDSM | LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | FULL TESTBANK 2023/24 Which of the following statements is true regarding a modified mallampati classification of the oral pharynx? A. Mallampati II allows visualization of only the hard palate B. Malampati III allows visualization of only the hard palate C. Malampati classifications are taken with the patient sedated and reclined D. Mallampati classifications of IV have greater odds ratio than Mallampati classifications of I for severe OSA - D. M...