Each Is True of Xerostomia and Its Effects,except One

question 14

Multiple Choice

Each is true of xerostomia and its effects,except one.Which is the exception?

• A) More than 400 over-the-counter and prescription medications identify xerostomia as a possible side effect.
• B) Patients should have frequent recare appointments to monitor oral conditions.
• C) Over-the-counter antihistamines and antiinflammatories often alleviate xerostomia-related conditions.
• D) Patients might compare a burning sensation to the consumption of hot peppers.
• E) Burning sensations are commonly associated with taste changes.

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