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Sufayan.ah

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following treatments is the most frequently used in pediatric oncology?
 
  a. surgery c. chemotherapy
  b. radiation d. radioactive materials

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During the school-age years a child will lose 20 deciduous or baby teeth. Which of the following factors determine the rate at which children lose these teeth?
 
  a. calcium in the diet c. regularity of brushing and flossing
  b. how much sugar the child eats d. genetics and gender


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ms_sulzle

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. In this population, chemotherapy is effective in treating systemic cancers that cannot be managed by surgery.
B Incorrect. In this population, chemotherapy is effective in treating systemic cancers that cannot be managed by radiation therapy.
C Correct. For the pediatric oncology client, the most frequently used treatment modality is chemotherapy.
D Incorrect. Radioactive materials are not frequently used in pediatric oncology.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect: Calcium in the diet is not a factor in determining the rate at which children lose their teeth.
B Incorrect: How much sugar children eat is not a factor in determining the rate at which they lose their teeth.
C Incorrect: The regularity of brushing and flossing is not a factor in determining the rate at which children lose their teeth.
D Correct: When children start to lose their teeth, the rate of loss is determined by genetics and gender. It is common for girls to lose their teeth earlier than boys.


Sufayan.ah

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

billybob123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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