The patient's inability to carry out simple or learned purposeful movement is called ____.

A. aphasia
B. apraxia
C. agnosia
D. ataxia


Answer: B

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All of the following conditions affect oral and perioral tissues and are self-limiting (i.e., heal or disappear without therapeutic intervention) except:

a. Varicella b. Herpangina c. Erythema multiforme d. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease e. Lupus erythematosus

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________ is (are) the only treatment and cure for inguinal hernia.

A. Radiation therapy B. Surgery C. Chemotherapy D. Steroid medications

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Which specialty focuses on comfort, appearance, and continued oral function through the restoration and/or replacement of teeth or maxillofacial and oral tissues?

A) Dental public health B) Periodontics C) Dental therapy D) Dental prosthetics

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One drawback to performing the butterfly method is the ________.

A. cost B. mortality rate C. pain D. availability

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