The Administration of Bisphosphonates as an Adjunct Treatment of Metastasized

question 30

Multiple Choice

The administration of bisphosphonates as an adjunct treatment of metastasized cancer can lead to which of the following oral lesions?

• A) Osteonecrosis
• B) Osteoradionecrosis
• C) Osteochemonecrosis
• D) Osteoimmunonecrosis

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Nutrients

Materials that supply the necessary nutrients for the development and sustenance of living organisms.

Pacemaker

An electronic device implanted in the body to regulate the heartbeat by delivering electrical impulses to stimulate the heart when necessary.

Pulse Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, an indicator of heart rate and overall cardiovascular health.