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| Initial exam should include |
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| general body appearance & interview |
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| The inital exam interview should include |
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Medical History
Dental History
Oral Cavity Exam |
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| A scientific evaluation of existing conditions, the process by which one recognises or identifies any condition that may be departure from normal. |
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| Based on symptopms and signs during life, irrespective of the morbid changes producing them. |
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| Consists of distinguishing between two diseases by contrasting their symptoms and signs. |
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| Results from the examination of various body tissues, fluids, and secretions in the laboratory. |
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| A forecast as to the probably cause, durations, and outcome, with or without treatment. |
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| Based on diagnosis and prognosis. |
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| (feel) examination by touch |
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| Using two hands (used on neck from lymphnodes to clavical, & TMJ) |
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| Using two fingers; Used for feeling the normal contour and texture of the lips and floor of mouth (finger and thumb) |
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| Examination technique that involves tapping on the incisial or occlusal surface of a tooth to determine vitality. |
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| (hear) The act of listening for sounds produced within the body. |
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abnormal sounds of breathing
patients speech
TMJ |
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| Usually determined by applying fingers to the radial artery at the wrist. |
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| One full inspiration and expiration; rate varies from 18-25, averatge adult is about 19. |
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| Pressure of blood on walls of arteries |
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| General term applied to chemical processes taking place in living tissue |
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| Components of clinical records |
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Study models
radiographs
biopsy report
prescription
correspondence from referring dentists, physican or care facility |
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