Describe some possible dental implications of epilepsy

What will be an ideal response?


The dental office is a source of stress, increasing the likelihood that an epileptic patient will experience a seizure. In addition, the anticonvulsant Dilantin produces a condition known as Dilantin hyperplasia, in which the gingival tissue grows at a rapid rate, requiring some epileptic patients to need dental surgery.

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When treating a patient with an eye injury, you should:

A) apply direct pressure to the eye. B) bandage both eyes, even if only one is injured. C) irrigate the eye with water. D) remove impaled objects from the eye.

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The ____________________ attachment of the diaphragm is the anterior-most point of origin of this muscle

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What are a few recommendations for how to search for reports about behavioral factors?

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