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Which of the following age-related changes can lead to severe xerostomia?
Which of the following age-related changes can lead to severe xerostomia?
- Reduced salivary flow due to polypharmacy (correct)
- Decreased salivary flow due to tricyclic antidepressants
- Increased salivary flow due to cytotoxic agents
- Stable salivary flow due to anti-parkinsonian drugs
What are the most common oral cavity sites for lichen planus?
What are the most common oral cavity sites for lichen planus?
- Tongue and palate
- Buccal mucosa, tongue and gingiva (correct)
- Gingiva and buccal mucosa
- Palate
What precautions should be taken when using triamcinolone (Kenalog) in Orabase for erosive lichen planus treatment?
What precautions should be taken when using triamcinolone (Kenalog) in Orabase for erosive lichen planus treatment?
- Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after application (correct)
- Apply the medication on affected areas and rinse off
- Use a higher potency cream if symptoms do not improve
- Eat or drink immediately after applying
What is the most clinically relevant type of lichen planus?
What is the most clinically relevant type of lichen planus?
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Which of the following types of lichen planus does not require treatment?
Which of the following types of lichen planus does not require treatment?
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What potential complication can occur due to xerostomia?
What potential complication can occur due to xerostomia?
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What is the frequency and time of application for fluocinonide gel 0.05% for treating lichen planus?
What is the frequency and time of application for fluocinonide gel 0.05% for treating lichen planus?
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What is the prevalence range for lichen planus?
What is the prevalence range for lichen planus?
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What drug class has the most significant impact on decreasing salivary flow?
What drug class has the most significant impact on decreasing salivary flow?
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Which of the following is NOT a common site for lichen planus in the oral cavity?
Which of the following is NOT a common site for lichen planus in the oral cavity?
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