With which of the following drugs should platelet counts be monitored?
a. divalproex sodium (Depakote)
b. lamotrigine (Lamictal)
c. lithium
d. quetiaprine (Seroquel)
a. It is recommended that valproate blood concentration and platelet counts be monitored once weekly during acute treatment. Dental patients taking divalproex should have a medical consult from their physician.
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The following are signs that palpation pressure has exceeded ‘bearable discomfort' EXCEPT:
a. Holding breath b. Clenching fists or jaw c. Involuntarily body relaxation d. Involuntarily tensing
If a care area is triggered, there is no need to address the issue in the care plan
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
____________________ fibers provide communication between regions of the same hemisphere
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A score of 18 on Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale indicates mild fear
A) True B) False