Which polyol has received the greatest amount of attention by the dental community?

A) Sorbitol
B) Mannitol
C) Erythritol
D) Xylitol


D
Explanation: D) This has been recognized for its anticaries properties. It can be found in the form of gum, mints, mouthrinses, and some toothpaste.

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A person who pops the heels up and lands on the toes on each step is missing the __________ _________ (two words) subphase of gait. As a result, this person probably has short and tight ________________

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

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The best examination position for the physician to evaluate the patient's ability to fully expand the lungs is the ____ position. 

A. sitting B. prone C. lithotomy D. knee-chest E. dorsal recumbent

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When it is necessary to collect a bill owed by a deceased patient, the statement is sent to the estate of the deceased in care of any known next of kin at the patient's last known address. In this circumstance, which of the following statements is true?

A) ?Do not address the statement to a relative unless you have a signed agreement that that person will be responsible for the bills. B) Do not contact the probate court to obtain the name of the administrator of the estate if the patient expired in a nursing home and had no known next of kin. C) Send only to the next of kin as the responsible party for the bill. D) All of the above

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Sinus arrest is characterized by:

A) a dropped PQRST complex. B) an irregularly irregular rhythm. C) PR intervals greater than 0.12 seconds. D) irregularity during the inspiratory phase.

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