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A dentist examines an 80-year-old man with a history of pipe smoking. The dentist notes white patches in the patient's mouth. What action should be the dentist's priority?
 
  A) Biopsy the lesion
  B) Refer the patient for periodontal care
  C) Refer or treat the patient for moniliasis
  D) Discuss with the man the reasons why he should quit smoking

Question 2

A patient, age 44, has chronic osteomyelitis. He should be taught to
 
  a. take antibiotics prophylactically.
  b. avoid trauma to the affected bone.
  c. decrease activity levels.
  d. increase dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D.



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Answer to Question 1

A
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Cancer of the oral cavity increases with age, particularly in men, and is highest in men with a history of smoking. The importance of ruling out this possibility would supersede the other actions.

Answer to Question 2

B
The patient must avoid trauma to the affected bone because pathological fracture is common.



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