Oral Cancer and Patient Care Quiz
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Which of the following is a potential problem related to dental care for radiation-treated patients (radiation to head and neck)?

  • Periodontal disease
  • Gingivitis
  • Dental caries
  • Osteoradionecrosis (correct)
  • What are the microscopic criteria of malignancy?

  • Avascularity, anaplasia, and desmoplasia
  • Hyperplasia, hypertrophy, and dysplasia
  • Pleomorphism, abnormal mitoses, and invasion of surrounding tissues (correct)
  • Uniformity, normal mitoses, and encapsulation
  • What are the features of common cancers in the oral cavity, head, and neck?

  • Ulceration, persistent pain, and hoarseness (correct)
  • Swollen lymph nodes, fever, and weight loss
  • Tingling sensation, jaw stiffness, and dry mouth
  • Bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity, and bad breath
  • What are the complications of head and neck radiotherapy and myelosuppressive chemotherapy?

    <p>Mucositis, xerostomia, and dysgeusia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cause of death from oral cancer?

    <p>Metastasis to distant organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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