The Objective of the Guidelines for Management of Patients with Periodontal

question 27

Multiple Choice

The objective of the Guidelines for Management of Patients with Periodontal Diseases is to

• A)help determine if a patient needs specialty care.
• B)route the patient to the best physician.
• C)determine the need for adjunctive periodontal care.
• D)aid in treatment planning.

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Definitions:

Colon Surgery

A medical operation performed on the colon, often to remove damaged or diseased sections.

Ostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening on the abdominal wall for waste products to exit the body.

Critical Pathway

A care planning tool that outlines the optimal sequencing and timing of interventions by healthcare professionals for a particular diagnosis or procedure, aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of care.

Antidepressant

A class of drugs used primarily to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and certain other conditions by adjusting the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.