On a periapical radiograph, what is the small circular radiolucency near the roots of the mandibular premolars?

lingual foramen
incisive foramen
mental foramen
mandibular foramen


mental foramen

Rationale: mental foramen – This landmark is visible on an x-ray and is where nerve and blood supply pass through.

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If an individual reports pain in the gluteal fold when walking which muscle should be investigated for trigger point activity?

a. Biceps femoris b. Rectus femoris c. Semitendinosus d. Adductor magnus

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While monitoring a patient's cardiac rhythm, you note that there is no electrical activity after a PQRST complex for a period equal to exactly three of the previous R-R intervals. This is most accurately described as:

A) sinus arrest. B) sinus pause. C) sinus arrhythmia. D) sinus block.

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A. True B. False

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