Which of the following protocols is most appropriate in a patient who shows generalized recurrence of disease at a periodontal maintenance visit?
A) Perform phase I therapy again.
B) Perform periodontal surgery.
C) Prescribe a systemic antibiotic.
D) Use a controlled-release drug.
A
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The pressure exerted by the concentration of solutes on one side of a membrane that, if hypertonic, tends to "pull" water from the other side of the membrane is called:
a. hydrostatic pressure. c. oncotic force. b. osmotic pressure. d. net filtration.
A major advance in the development of EMS as a true health care profession was the:
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. B) the 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards. C) premiere of the television show Emergency! D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.
Which of the following statements regarding interpersonal skills is best?
a. The radiographer should praise the patient for their assistance with the procedure. b. Acknowledge mistakes with an easygoing "Oops," indicating that it is not serious. c. It is natural to show frustration with a patient who is having difficulty managing the procedure. d. If a patient is feeling discomfort, tell him or her to hang on and be patient.
A patient diagnosed with small to medium kidney stones is most likely to have which procedure?
A) Hemodialysis B) Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy C) Peritoneal dialysis D) Kidney transplant