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according to the oral cancer foundation, what is the death rate from oral cancer in the United States? A. 24 people die each day
B.one person dies each month
C. 265 people die each year
D.365 people die a year
A.24 people die each day
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of the oral structures, which has the highest incidence rate of cancer?
A. palate
B. buccal mucosa C. tongue
D. floor of mouth
C. tongue
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which of the following is/are known risk factor(s) for oral cancer?
a. smoking
b. chewing tabacco
c. alcohol consumption
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
of the following lesions, which is LEAST likely to signal oral cancer?
a. white lesions
b. brown lesions
c. red lesions
d. all of the above are likely to be precancerous
d. all of the above are likely to be precancerous
t/f erythroplakia have the greatest potential for becoming precancerous. t/f any white or red lesion that does not resolve in 2 weeks should be biopsied to obtain a definitive diagnosis.
false-cancerous
true
which of the following changes in soft tissue should be recored in the patient chart or computerized record?
a. color
b. texture
c. swelling
d. all of the above