MrSmith Is a New Client in the Practice

question 35

Multiple Choice

Mr.Smith is a new client in the practice.On completion of the health history assessment,it is apparent that he may have unstable angina.He reports experiencing frequent angina pain even while reading the morning newspaper.Before dental hygiene care,the client should do which of the following?

• A) Be asked to use his nitroglycerin tablets sublingually if angina pain is experienced.
• B) Receive prophylactic antibiotic premedication before invasive dental hygiene therapy.
• C) Be checked for his prothrombin time to be sure that it is in the range of normal.
• D) Be immediately referred to his physician or cardiologist because he is at high risk for a medical emergency.Care is postponed.

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