Power Toothbrushes Are Recommended for Clients Who Present with Biofilm

question 15

Multiple Choice

Power toothbrushes are recommended for clients who present with biofilm removal challenges. Select the diseases that would contribute to the need for this oral health device.

• A) Rheumatoid arthritis
• B) Hyperthyroidism
• C) Pemphigus vulgaris
• D) Scleroderma
• E) Pernicious anemia
• F) Multiple sclerosis
• G) Myasthenia gravis

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Definitions:

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

A pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which an organism converts food and oxygen into energy and waste products, influencing its speed of growth, reproduction, and aging.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.

Glucose Storage

The process by which glucose is stored in the body, primarily in the liver and muscles, in the form of glycogen for later use as energy.