Author Question: Triclosan (Septisol) is commonly added to toothpaste to aid in the prevention of periodontal ... (Read 49 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Triclosan (Septisol) is commonly added to toothpaste to aid in the prevention of periodontal disease.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

An agent that has been shown to cause central nervous system toxicity in infants is:

a. silver nitrate. c. mandelic acid (Mandelamine).
b. hexachlorophene (pHisoHex). d. thimerosal (Merthiolate).

kescobar@64 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

T

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Silver nitrate has not shown evidence of CNS toxicity when used according to manufacturer's instructions.
B Correct: Risk for CNS toxicity resulted in stopping hexachlorophene use for bathing.
C Incorrect: Mandelic acid has not shown evidence of CNS toxicity when used according to manufacturer's instructions.
D Incorrect: Thimersol has not shown evidence of CNS toxicity when used according to manufacturer's instructions.