Inflammation of the parotid gland can cause which of the following conditions?

A. Trigeminal neuralgia
B. Bruxism
C. Mumps
D. Temporomandibular joint syndrome


ANS: C
Parotid gland inflammation can occur with paramyxovirus infection, also called mumps. There is swelling of the preauricular regions of the face.

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Which of the following dietary modifications is suggested for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

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A nurse is teaching a home care patient and his family about using prescribed oxygen. What is a critical factor that must be included in teaching?

A) the importance of communicating with the patient B) the safety measures necessary to prevent a fire C) the cost and source of supply for the oxygen D) the need to provide good skin care

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When multiple tests are run with the same data (i.e., when there are multiple dependent variables), the risk of a Type I error increases

A) True B) False

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