A dental calculus is also known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tartar
The synonym for dental calculus is tartar. Tartar is a calcified deposit at the gingival margin of the teeth.
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Which statement made by a student nurse indicates the need for further teaching about treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders?
1. "Doxycycline is the first-line treatment for Lyme disease." 2. "Immunosuppressive agents are first-line agents for psoriatic arthritis." 3. "Oral corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica." 4. "Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the first-line agents for gout."
A patient with obstipation has ________
A) intestine blockage B) obstructed colon C) severe constipation D) a sialolith
The abbreviation AVM means ________
A) arteriovenous multiforme B) atrioventricular multiforme C) atrioventricular malformation D) arteriovenous malformation
Identify the combining term steth/o with its closest definition.
A. oxygen B. Nose C. Chest D. Breathing