Which of the Following Provides a Patient with Increased Risk

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides a patient with increased risk for the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma?

• A) Idiopathic leukoplakia
• B) Erythroplakia
• C) Submucous fibrosis
• D) Lichen planus
• E) All the above

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Definitions:

Vulnerable

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Framingham Heart Study

A long-term, ongoing cardiovascular study on residents of the Framingham, Massachusetts area, initiated in 1948 to investigate the factors and characteristics that contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, associated with numerous health risks.

Exercise

Physical activities that are planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body, to improve health and maintain fitness.