If a patient presents with a possible abscess at the apex of the tooth, the best diagnostic radiograph to take for the operator to read would be which of the following radiographs?

panoramic
occlusal
bitewing
periapical


periapical

Rationale: periapical

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A) Availability of oxygen in the lungs for movement into the blood B) An adequate number of white blood cells to carry oxygen to the cells C) Delivery of essential products and nutrients to the cell for its use D) Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood

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Because Paramedics are primarily a community-based health organization, they are in a position to assist public health officials with identification of infectious diseases and mass immunization of the public.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Nonessential modifiers appears in the Alphabetical Index:

a. within brackets [ ] b. within parentheses ( ) c. following a colon : d. following a comma ,

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