A 15-year-old patient was found to have a 2 x 3 cm multiloculated radiolucent lesion of his mandible. At the time of surgery, a solid, bloody lesion was removed. Histologically, it was composed of benign-appearing fibroblasts and multinucleated giant cells. This is most likely which of the following?
a. Hemangioma
b. Osteosarcoma
c. Peripheral giant cell granuloma
d. Central giant cell granuloma
e. Osteoporotic bone marrow defect
D
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A) Insert a nasopharyngeal airway B) Remove the amputated part from the ice C) Control the bleeding with direct pressure D) Obtain a full set of vital signs
An important mechanism that affects varying drug action and metabolism is the:
A) GI tract effect B) intestinal effect C) first-pass effect D) toxic drug action
Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing a nasal irrigation?
a. Use 2 teaspoons of salt per 1 pint of water. b. Use a cooled solution. c. Use a medicine dropper. d. Blow the nose immediately after.
Which type of radiation therapy allows deep penetration for deep tumors and is performed on an outpatient basis?
A) transduction B) brachytherapy C) sonography D) teletherapy