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All of the following are systemic side effects of bone necrosis.
chemotherapy, except:
bone necrosis.
alopecia.
anemia.
nausea.
Bone marrow for transplantation is typically aspirated carpals.
from all of the following sources, except the:
ribs.
sternum.
carpals.
iliac crest.
, A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell tooth mobility.
carcinoma of the left retromolar area and left lateral
tongue, with metastasis to the left neck, presents for a
cleaning appointment prior to his continuing radiation
therapy. The radiation field includes the entire neck,
mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries.
The patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture,
replacing teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal
involvement includes pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm
on the maxillary anterior teeth and generalized on the
mandibular arch. The plaque level is moderate, with
heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks occasionally
and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine
once each day. During assessment of your patient, you
notice signs of severe xerostomia. You would expect him
to have all of the following other symptoms of radiation
therapy, except:
tooth mobility.
inability to open mouth completely.
oral mucositis.
impaired taste.
Suggestions for the dental hygiene care plan for patients verbally reviewing their homecare instruction.
with cancer include all of the following, except:
providing positive reinforcement.
practicing active listening skills.
verbally reviewing their homecare instruction.
demonstrating acceptance and empathy.
Dental hygiene treatment should be postponed during 50,000/mm.
chemotherapy treatment when the platelet count is less
than:
30,000/mm.
50,000/mm.
60,000/mm.
20,000/mm.