Question 430 · LDEK · Caries risk assessment and prevention
Which of the following medications may be a cause of hyposalivation or dry mouth (xerostomia)?
1) antidepressants;
2) antihypertensive agents;
3) diuretics;
4) antihistamines;
5) tetracycline, doxycycline, iron preparations, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The correct answer is:
2) antihypertensive agents;
3) diuretics;
4) antihistamines;
5) tetracycline, doxycycline, iron preparations, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3,5.
- B. 1,2,3,4.
- C. 1,3,4,5.
- D. 1,2,4,5.
- E. 2,3,4,5.
Hint
Think of drug classes with anticholinergic or sympatholytic action, or that reduce body fluid volume.
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