Leukemia Clinical Examination and Diagnosis

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What is the purpose of screening tests for patients with WBC disorders?

  • To refer patients directly to a physician
  • To provide insight into potential osteolytic lesions
  • To assess total and differential WBC counts, hemoglobin, and platelet count (correct)
  • To perform cranial nerve examination

Why is inspection of radiographs important for patients with leukemia or lymphoma?

  • To identify potential osteolytic lesions
  • To clear the oral cavity of undiagnosed disease, retained root tips, and impacted teeth (correct)
  • To refer patients directly to a physician
  • To assess total and differential WBC counts

What should dentists consider when planning treatment for a patient with palliative treatment for leukemia or lymphoma?

  • Refer the patient directly to a physician
  • The patient is not a good candidate for extensive restorative or prosthodontic procedures (correct)
  • Perform thorough inspection of the oropharynx and lymph nodes
  • Consider potential osteolytic lesions associated with WBC disorders

What insight can panoramic films provide for patients with WBC disorders?

<p>Insight into potential osteolytic lesions associated with WBC disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is an enlarged supraclavicular node considered suggestive of malignancy?

<p>It is indicative of malignancy and should be referred to a physician (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to bulging outwards?

<p>Evaginations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In anatomy, what does ipsilateral mean?

<p>Same side of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical term for movement towards the trunk?

<p>Proximal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction does extension typically take place in?

<p>Posterior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement is abduction?

<p>Away from the midline of the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe lateral flexion in terms of movement?

<p>Bending sideways (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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