In order to promote the use of dietary supplements in a safe manner, what are some steps that dental professionals can take?

What will be an ideal response?


As a healthcare professional, dentists can ask patients about what dietary supplements they are using, have access to resources that can inform patients about possible supplement—drug interactions, be knowledgeable about supplements so they are able to answer patient's questions, and report any adverse effects that you or a patient experience to the FDA medwatch program.

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While auscultating the chest, you hear sounds that sound like the initial "fizzing" sounds after a can of soda is opened. This is indicative of:

A) normal lung sounds. B) atelectasis. C) a hypoinflated lung. D) crackles.

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In writing a decimal fraction, always place a:

A) one to the left of the decimal point B) zero to the left of the decimal point C) zero to the right of the decimal point D) multiple of 10 as the numerator

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Switching from film-based radiography to digital imaging systems will eliminate the need for protocol for disposing of hazardous wastes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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