A ________ is defined as that loosened part of the gingiva, alveolar mucosa, and/or periosteum that is separated from the underlying periodontal structures except at its base

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Which of the following laws regulate(s) certain components of long-term care?

a. Both state and federal laws b. Only state law c. Only federal law d. Neither state nor federal law

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Historically in the United States, relationships between clinicians and healthcare insurers have been ____.

A. harmonious and mutually satisfactory B. one-way, with insurers dictating terms C. one-way, with clinicians dictating terms D. disastrous, with both groups losing money

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Your patient is a 65-year-old man who has been found lying in an alley off a major city street during one of the coldest nights of the year. His skin feels cold and he complains of muscle stiffness. What should you do?

A. Transport him to the hospital as soon as possible. B. Assist him to stand and walk around to get warmer. C. Begin CPR. D. Have him drink a cup of decaffeinated coffee.

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Which of the following agents may compete with serum bilirubin for binding to albumin and may cause kernicterus?

A) chloramphenicol B) penicillin C) sulfonamide D) tetracycline

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