Disto-oblique periapical radiographs are indicated for each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

a. Suspected pathology located in the tuberosity area
b. Imaging impacted third molars
c. A patient who cannot tolerate posterior placement of the image receptor
d. Detection of interproximal caries


d. Disto-oblique periapical radiographs use a tube shift to help image posterior objects such as impacted third molars, especially when the patient cannot tolerate posterior image receptor placement.

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When massaging a client with insulin-dependent type I diabetes:

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The _______________ girdle attaches the legs to the axial skeleton. 

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

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