Describe the earliest radiographic evidence of periodontal disease

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A fuzzy, radiolucent cupping-out of the alveolar crest. In the anterior part of the dentition, the alveolar crest appears blunted. Triangulation or widening of the PDL is noted in the posterior regions.

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A-delta fibers mediate slow, difficult to localize pain

a. True b. False

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Medical direction has ordered you to administer 162 mg of aspirin to a patient with chest pain. Your best response to this order would be:

A) "Confirmed. I will recontact you with any changes in the patient's condition." B) "Copy. I will administer the medication as per your instruction." C) "Received. I will administer 162 mg of aspirin orally." D) "Affirmative. The patient has no allergies so I will administer the aspirin orally."

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What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in men and postmenopausal women?

a. Poor diet b. Increased need c. Chronic blood loss d. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

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Which layer or layers of the skin contain blood vessels? (Choose all that apply)A) CutaneousB) DermisC) EpidermisD) Subcutaneous

What will be an ideal response?

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