A Patient Who Is Scheduled for Quadrant Scaling Discloses That

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for quadrant scaling discloses that he used cocaine at a party the night before.Which of the following would be contraindicated for this patient's treatment?

• A) Scaling
• B) Local anesthesia with epinephrine
• C) Ultrasonic instrumentation
• D) Fluoride varnish

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control a person's behavior in different circumstances.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.

Borderline Personality

A mental health disorder characterized by pervasive instability in moods, self-image, behavior, and relationships.

Personality Disorders

refer to a category of mental health disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, divergent from cultural norms.