Gold compounds are effective for rheumatoid arthritis but are used infrequently today because of their:

A) addiction potential
B) unavailability
C) cost
D) toxicity


D) toxicity
Gold compounds were first proved to be effective in a large group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in 1960 but are used infrequently today because of their toxicity.

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a. muscle fibers b. groups of muscle fibers c. the whole muscle d. groups of muscles e. All of the above

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If a patient is unstable or severely obtunded, he should be transported to the nearest emergency department unless there is a concern that the patient is suicidal.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Endocarditis, myocarditis, and pericarditis involve inflammation of the _______, respec-tively

a. Muscular wall of the heart, sac surrounding the heart, and interior lining of the heart b. Interior lining of the heart, muscular wall of the heart, and sac surrounding the heart c. Sac surrounding the heart, muscular wall of the heart, and interior lining of the heart d. Muscular wall of the heart, interior lining of the heart, and sac surrounding the heart

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Explain the importance of cultural sensitivity in a dental practice

What will be an ideal response?

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