Which of the Following Should Be Used by a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be used by a patient to help reduce inflammation and swelling immediately after periodontal surgery?

• A)Aspirin
• B)Ice packs
• C)Heated packs
• D)Rinsing with water

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Definitions:

Melanin

A pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.

Brown-black Pigment

Melanin, the natural substance in the body that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes, and offers protection against UV radiation.

Subcutaneous

Concerning anything that is situated below the skin layer.

Dermis

The thick layer of tissue below the epidermis in mammalian skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles.