7. Which national guidelines have been developed to provide multidisciplinary protocols related to comprehensive management of head/neck cancer patients undergoing concurrent radiation and chemotherapy? ❏^a Surgeon General’s Report on oral cancer ❏^b NCCN and MASCC/ISOO clinical practice guidelines ❏^c ADA guidelines for oral care ❏^d ADHA guidelines for oral cancer management ❏^e AMA report on head/neck cancer

 

8. Which of the following should NOT be considered for the dental team actively participating in comprehensive management of head/neck cancer patients undergoing concurrent radiation and chemotherapy?

❏^asupplemental oral care instructions reviewing complications of cancer therapy and the need for meticulous oral hygiene

❏^b sample products provided to encourage familiarity and usage

❏^c communication with the medical team on a daily basis

❏^d written instructions of recommended oral care regimens to remind them of the protocols and reinforce daily home care

❏^e ready-made brochures, pamphlets, and fact sheets that help explain more about the condition and treatment

McClure, Essary, Gurenlian. A collaborative team approach ... : ce test questions

9. After the patient completes the prescribed radiation and/or chemotherapy, how often should he or she be evaluated by the dental team?

❏^a there is no need for follow-up after treatment is complete

❏^b every six months

❏^c every 4 to 8 weeks for the first 6 months

❏^d once a month for the first year

❏^e every day for the first two weeks

10. Which of the following complications of radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments for head/neck cancer does NOT contribute to potential malnutrition? ❏^a increased risk of infection ❏^b pain ❏^c xerostomia ❏^d dysgeusia/hypogeusia ❏^e trismus

Questions are based on a manuscript by Diane McClure, RDH, MS, Deb Essary, RN, NP, OCN, and JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, entitled “A Collaborative Team Approach for Symptom Management for Head and Neck Cancer Patients”.

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