When a Patient Complains of Burning and Prickling in the Mandible

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a patient complains of burning and prickling in the mandible, more than likely he or she has a condition known as Ludwig's angina BECAUSE an infection from the entrapment of pathogens or normal flora with suppuration has become encased in that area.

• A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
• B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
• C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
• D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
• E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Recognize commonly abused prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Understand the definitions and disciplinary boundaries within drug use and abuse.

Identify the effects of alcohol consumption and the proper response in alcohol emergencies.

Understand the physiological effects of alcohol and caffeine on the human body.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses between neurons in the nervous system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in arousal, as well as in learning and mood regulation.

Intestinal Activity

The physical and chemical processes that occur within the intestines to digest food and absorb nutrients, including peristalsis, secretion, and absorption.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), indicating the heart's activity level and overall cardiovascular health.