How Should Amalgam Scrap Be Handled

question 12

Multiple Choice

How should amalgam scrap be handled?

• A) Flushed down the drain with ample water
• B) Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator
• C) Disposed of in the trash with other daily refuse
• D) Stored in a sealed container containing x-ray developer
• E) Stored in a sealed container containing x-ray fixer or another reducing agent

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Definitions:

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Conventional Antipsychotic

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Undesirable Side Effects

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