A Client Taking Phenytoin (Dilantin)chronically for Seizures Should Be Encouraged

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client taking phenytoin (Dilantin) chronically for seizures should be encouraged to maintain good oral hygiene and visit the dentist every 6 months.Why is this such an important area of teaching for this client?

• A)Cavities
• B)Builds up tartar on the teeth
• C)Mouth cancers
• D)Gingival hyperplasia

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Definitions:

Generalized

Describes concepts or conclusions that are extended to apply broadly across multiple situations or populations without specific details.

Carryover Effects

A phenomenon in repeated measures designs where the effect of previous condition(s) carries over to influence performance in subsequent condition(s).

AB Design

A basic experimental design consisting of a control phase (A) followed by a treatment phase (B), used primarily in behavior analysis to assess the effect of a treatment or intervention.

Randomized AB Design

An experimental design involving random assignment to two groups, A (control) and B (treatment), to examine the effect of a variable.