The use of a sonic/ultrasonic is prohibited for an HIV-positive patient. Aerosols are among the modes of exposure to HIV.

Infection due to a decreased immune response is common in clients receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following terms BEST describes the cause of the decrease in the immune response.

The dental hygienist should avoid scheduling a periodontal debridement appointment for a patient after dialysis treatment on the same day because it

Neutrophils are the most numerous of all the white blood cells. Neutrophils are the primary white blood cell to respond to an allergic reaction.

_________________ is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease in which autoantibodies attack healthy cells in the exocrine glands followed by many other organs.

Your patient is taking Synthroid for hypothyroidism, each of the following symptoms could indicate that the patient is receiving too much medication except one. Which is the exception?

The asymptomatic HIV period has been reported to lead to the loss of approximately what percentage of CD4+ T lymphocytes per year?

Atherosclerotic disease is more common in which type of diabetes?

Which phase of the dental hygiene process of care involves reviewing the patient’s information to determine drug history, medical problems, diet and prior treatment that would have implications on the patient’s oral health?

Polydipsia is the term that describes excessive