The Nurse Encourages the Client to Obtain Routine Dental Care

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse encourages the client to obtain routine dental care because plaque formation can lead to

• A) herpes simplex infection.
• B) oral cancer.
• C) periodontal disease.
• D) stomatitis.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress.

ACh Antagonist

An ACh antagonist is a type of drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, at its receptor sites, affecting the nervous system's functions.

ACh Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, thereby stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.

Curare

A poisonous compound that comes from certain plants, traditionally used on arrow tips in South America for hunting; it blocks nerve impulses to muscles, causing paralysis.