Effective and Easy to Implement Interventions for Xerostomia That the Dental

question 1

Multiple Choice

Effective and easy to implement interventions for xerostomia that the dental hygienist can recommend include each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

• A) Carry a water bottle around during the day.
• B) Use an alcohol-based mouthwash for debridement after eating.
• C) Use lip balm to help keep lips moist.
• D) Use a humidifier to maintain humidity in the air.
• E) Suck on ice chips between meals.

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Definitions:

Facial Muscle Movements

Contractions and relaxations of muscles in the face, responsible for creating facial expressions.

Frontal

Pertaining to the front part of the brain, involved in decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Sympathetic

Relates to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.