Which of the following is the primary use of oral irrigation?
A) To nonspecifically reduce bacteria and their by-products
B) To reach down to the base of deep pockets
C) To convert periodontitis into gingivitis
D) To inhibit formation of supra- and subgingival calculus
A
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Interneurons are also called:
A) central neurons. B) motor neurons. C) sensory neurons. D) none of the above.
The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include:
1. atelectasis. 2. bronchospasm. 3. high surface tension of alveolar fluids. 4. alveolar flooding. a. 1, 4 b. 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 3 d. 1, 3, 4
Alkalization of urine by giving bicarbonate is used to treat patients presenting with phenobarbital (weak acid) overdose. Which of the following best describes the rationale for alkalization of urine in this setting?
A. To reduce tubular reabsorption of phenobarbital. B. To decrease ionization of phenobarbital. C. To increase glomerular filtration of phenobarbital. D. To decrease proximal tubular secretion. E. To increase tubular reabsorption of phenobarbital.