Your 82-year-old patient has just been discharged from the hospital with a prescription for oxycodone. About what potential side effects of opioids should you advise her? 1. Respiratory depression 2. Nausea and vomiting

3. Constipation
4. Uncontrollable coughing

a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


ANS: B

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

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A relative contraindication is one that means

A) do the test as soon as possible. B) do the test only if the patient's other relatives have had the same problem also. C) don't do the test under any circumstances. D) don't do the test unless the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Which of the following devices is best for removing plaque from the interproximal surface of an abutment tooth of a bridge?

A) Floss threader B) Dental floss C) Rubber tip stimulator D) Implant floss

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E/M is the abbreviation for

A. examination and medical history. B. evaluation and management. C. evaluation and medical history. D. examination and management.

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