Which of the following local contributing factors for periodontal disease will not be detected by radiographs?

a. Widening of the PDL
b. Recession
c. Amalgam overhang
d. Calculus


b. Radiographs do not image the gingival height. Recession must be evaluated clinically.

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a. longer b. shorter c. equal

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An upward deflection of the QRS complex is called a(n)

A) Q wave. B) P wave. C) R wave. D) T wave.

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Which of the following instruments will the physician NOT need for suturing a laceration?

a. Needle holder b. Iris scissors c. Scalpel d. Hemostat

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The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per day to be given every 6 hours. Dosage available is 600 mg tablets. The patient will take ________ tab(s) per dose.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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