Which condition requires immediate communication to the dentist during pre-op screening?
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Correct answer: Use of a blood thinner such as warfarin
Blood thinners significantly affect bleeding risk during oral surgery. The dentist must evaluate and possibly adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
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More Oral Surgery Pre and Post Assist questions
- Which of the following is a correct postoperative instruction for a patient who has just undergone surgical extraction?
- During oral surgery, what is the purpose of using a hemostat?
- What is the assistant’s role in monitoring the patient during intravenous (IV) sedation?
- Why should a patient avoid vigorous rinsing within 24 hours after oral surgery?
- In the pre-op area, the assistant notices the patient ate shortly before surgery requiring IV sedation. What should the assistant do?
- What is the primary purpose of sutures after oral surgery?