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What is the main purpose of avoiding sun exposure during radiation therapy?
What is the main purpose of avoiding sun exposure during radiation therapy?
- To protect the skin from further damage (correct)
- To prevent skin discoloration
- To enhance the effectiveness of pain killers
- To minimize the risk of skin infection
Which topical treatment is commonly used to prevent acute dermatitis during radiation therapy?
Which topical treatment is commonly used to prevent acute dermatitis during radiation therapy?
- Silvadene ointment (correct)
- Antifungal cream
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Antihistamine lotion
What is one of the main characteristics of osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?
What is one of the main characteristics of osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?
- Exposed bone and pain (correct)
- Muscle weakness
- Hair loss
- Skin discoloration
How does radiation therapy cause osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in bones?
How does radiation therapy cause osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in bones?
What is a possible consequence of sublethal damage from radiation therapy on normal tissues?
What is a possible consequence of sublethal damage from radiation therapy on normal tissues?
Which factor influences the risk of developing osteoradionecrosis (ORN) after radiation therapy?
Which factor influences the risk of developing osteoradionecrosis (ORN) after radiation therapy?
Which factor determines whether hair loss is temporary or permanent after radiation therapy to the head?
Which factor determines whether hair loss is temporary or permanent after radiation therapy to the head?
What skin effect is a common result of damage to the basal layer of the epidermis due to radiation therapy?
What skin effect is a common result of damage to the basal layer of the epidermis due to radiation therapy?
Which statement is true about the onset and duration of skin reactions from radiation therapy?
Which statement is true about the onset and duration of skin reactions from radiation therapy?
What is a common side effect of external beam radiation therapy to the head?
What is a common side effect of external beam radiation therapy to the head?
In radiotherapy, what is osteoradionecrosis typically associated with?
In radiotherapy, what is osteoradionecrosis typically associated with?
Which type of radiation therapy can lead to hyperpigmentation of the skin as a side effect?
Which type of radiation therapy can lead to hyperpigmentation of the skin as a side effect?
How does radiation affect bone health?
How does radiation affect bone health?
What prevention strategy helps reduce the risk of Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?
What prevention strategy helps reduce the risk of Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?
What is the recommended timing for dental extractions for patients undergoing radiation treatment?
What is the recommended timing for dental extractions for patients undergoing radiation treatment?
Which therapy may be considered for cases of Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) not responding to conservative measures?
Which therapy may be considered for cases of Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) not responding to conservative measures?
In what stage of advancing clinical severity does the treatment for Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) begin for patients with exposed bone?
In what stage of advancing clinical severity does the treatment for Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) begin for patients with exposed bone?
Which condition is caused by progressive endarteritis as a result of radiation exposure?
Which condition is caused by progressive endarteritis as a result of radiation exposure?
