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


Chapter 17: Oral Mucositis: Mucositis Assessment Scale
        

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions. Click on the correct answer.

Question 7.1

Which of the following symptoms or elements is common to all mucositis assessment scales?
Selection AHemorrhagic changes including petechiae
Selection BAtrophic changes in mucosa
Selection CPain on swallowing
Selection DUlceration

Question 7.2

What is the functional element that contributes to the determination of scores in the WHO scale?
Selection APain or soreness
Selection BDysphagia
Selection CNeed for IV hydration
Selection DAbility to eat

Question 7.3

If you were designing a study in which you wanted to know if a drug effectively prevented the development of ulcerative mucositis, which scale would probably be most sensitive and specific?
Selection AWHO
Selection BNCI-CTC
Selection COMAS
Selection DWCCNR

Question 7.4

You are asked to evaluate a new mouth care protocol to alleviate pain and improve function for bone marrow transplant recipients. What mucositis scale would be most appropriate for you to determine if the protocol is effective?
Selection AWHO
Selection BNCI-CTC
Selection COMAS
Selection DWCCNR

 


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