Which of these restorative materials will appear the most radiopaque on a dental radiograph?

a. Post and core
b. Composite
c. Porcelain
d. Gutta-percha


a. A post and core restoration is metal and therefore will attenuate more of the x-ray beam, resulting in a more radiopaque appearance.

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A. Be alert for secondary devices B. Move suspicious-looking articles carefully C. Enter damp, wet, or oily areas with caution D. Limit the number of personnel leaving the crime scene

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While treating a patient who was assaulted by a mob of angry people in a bar, the EMT finds the patient to be confused, tachycardic, with cool skin and a poor capillary refill. Based on this information, how would you categorize this patient?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A healthcare organization that violates HIPAA security or privacy but does not do so out of willful neglect faces a maximum annual penalty of ____.

A. $100,000 B. $250,000 C. $1,000,000 D. $1,500,000

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