Patients with Active AIDS

question 1

Multiple Choice

Patients with active AIDS:

• A)should not undergo radiographic procedures
• B)need special infection control protocols
• C)should have only panoramic examinations
• D)follow the same infection control protocols as other patients

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Definitions:

Metabolic Pathways

Sequences of enzymatic reactions where one substrate is converted into another, allowing cells to perform vital functions.

Macromolecules

Large molecules necessary for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, with complex structures and vital roles in biological processes.

Phosphate

A chemical compound that contains the phosphate ion (PO4^3-), which is essential in biological systems for energy transfer and storage.

Intracellular Buffer System

Mechanisms within cells that regulate pH levels, preventing significant variations that could otherwise interfere with cellular function.