Periodontal surgery, such as gingivectomy/gingivoplasty, may be performed on patients taking which of the following drugs?
a. interferon
b. tacrolimus
c. cyclosporine
d. methotrexate
c. In the majority of patients taking cyclosporine, the drug of choice for organ transplant donors, gingival enlargement occurs.
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When performing the primary assessment of a 45-year-old patient, which one of the following skin findings should concern the EMT?
A) Cool and moist skin B) 1-second capillary refill C) Pink color to the nail beds D) Skin that is warm to the touch
The important ingredients in a brand name medication (which are to be included in any generic version) are called:
a. inactive. b. active. c. therapeutic. d. necessary.
In what stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
a. G1 b. S c. G2 d. M
Optimal total serum cholesterol levels are less than:
A. 200 mg/dL. B. 250 mg/dL. C. 300 mg/dL. D. 350 mg/dL.