Describe the intention for the use of these adjunctive tests to detect disease activity sites
What will be an ideal response?
These additional assessment tests are intended to shift the focus from determining disease severity (i.e., mild, moderate, severe disease) to evaluating disease progression, disease active sites, and the risk of future periodontal breakdown.
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A. Changes in vision and hearing that older persons experience B. Age of the resident C. Medications that affect mental status, balance and coordination D. Unsafe use of assistive mobility devices (canes, walkers)
What is the principal confirmation test in the diagnosis of HS?
a. Erythrocyte indices b. Erythrocyte survival test c. Osmotic fragility test d. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Which gland is responsible for the control of the production of estrogens from the ovaries in females and androgens from the testes in males?
A) Brain stem B) Pituitary gland C) Thyroid D) Frontal lobe
When using an image receptor holder with an external aiming device, the patient's head does not need to be precisely positioned
Indicate whether the statement is true or false