Which of the Following Is a Legitimate Reason for a General

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legitimate reason for a general dentist to make a referral of an asymptomatic HIV-positive patient to an endodontist for endodontic treatment of a molar tooth?

• A) The general dentist simply does not want to treat a person who is HIV positive.
• B) The general dentist feels that the patient is immunocompromised, but the patient refuses to undergo testing for HIV.
• C) The general dentist does not perform endodontic treatment for molar teeth.
• D) a and b
• E) b and c

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