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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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Which of the following is an ACCURATE statement about chlorhexidine gluconate?
  1. Chlorhexidine gluconate should be stored well below room temperature to maintain efficacy
  2. The patient should be encouraged to rinse with water after using chlorhexidine gluconate to reduce the bitter aftertaste
  3. Chlorhexidine gluconate is beneficial for reducing calculus buildup in addition to reducing gingival inflammation
  4. It is not yet known whether chlorhexidine gluconate is passed through breast-milk from a nursing mother to her baby
Explanation
Answer: D - The statement "it is not yet known whether chlorhexidine gluconate is passed through breast-milk from a nursing mother to her baby" is accurate.
Chlorhexidine gluconate should be stored at room temperature. Patients should not rinse with water after the use of the medicated rinse for them to get the most benefits. Chlorhexidine gluconate actually increases the likelihood of calculus development. No studies have yet determined conclusively whether this medication is passed on to nursing children.
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