INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep Set 2

Answer: C - Agranulocytosis is a sever depletion of neutrophils. The depletion can be due to inadequate production or exposure to drugs that destroy faster than the body can produce. However, congenital syndromes can reduce granulocytes leading to agranulocytosis. Treatment is chlorhexidine mouth rinses, antibiotics, removal of any depletion inducing drugs, and good oral hygiene.