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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

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A patient complains of chronic loss of taste after radiation treatments. What supplement may improve the loss of taste?
  1. Calcium
  2. Ginkgo
  3. Iron
  4. Zinc
Explanation
Answer: D - A patient complains of chronic loss of taste after radiation treatments. The use of a zinc supplement may improve the loss of taste. Radiation hinders cell proliferation and destroys both healthy and cancerous cells, Zinc is recommended to aid in the healing process.
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