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Oral Mucositis
Author Bios
Introduction
Etiology of Oral Mucositis
Prevalence
Diagnosis
Treatment
Biological Mechanisms of Mucositis
Assessment Scale
Clinical Trial Design
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Data Collection and Assessment Measures
Quality Control Techniques
Anaysis and Presentation
Conclusion


Chapter 17: Oral Mucositis: Clinical Trial Design for Mucositis: Population Selection and Randomization
        

Question 10.1

What would be considered an adverse side effect to the hypothetical rinse if the patient were taking this medication during chemotherapy?
Selection ANausea
Selection B Burning sensation intraorally
Selection C Headache
Selection D All of the above

Question 10.2

The Visual Analog Scale is a 100mm linear scale used for patients to report pain. Which of these statements is true about this scale?
Selection AThe VAS has been shown to reliably assess severe, moderate, and mild pain.
Selection B The VAS does not correlate with commonly used verbal scales of "much less", "a little less", "about the same", "a little more", or "much more".
Selection C The VAS has only been shown to reliably assess severe pain.

 

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