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Problem
5.1
Which
of the following questions do you think are helpful in predicting
that a patient has reduced salivary function? [In studies, the
positive predictive value was based on the fact that dry mouth
patients responding positively to these questions have a lower
median flow rate than those who respond negatively (Fox
et al., 1987).] Choose "Yes" or "No" for
each question.
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Yes,
is predictive
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No,
is not predictive
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| 1. Does
your mouth feel dry at night or on awakening? |
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| 2. Does your mouth feel dry at other times during the day? |
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| 3. Do
you keep a glass of water by your bed? |
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| 4. Does
your mouth feel dry when eating a meal? |
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| 5. Do
you sip liquids to aid in swallowing dry foods. |
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| 6. Do
you have difficulties swallowing any foods? |
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| 7. Do
you chew gum daily to relieve oral dryness? |
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| 8. Do
you use hard candies or mints daily to relieve oral dryness? |
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| 9. Does
the amount of saliva in your mouth seem to be too little,
too much, or you don't notice it? |
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