Medical Emergencies · single question
A patient on hemodialysis (Monday and Thursday) needs dental treatment. The best day to schedule is:
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Correct answer: A. Friday (the day after a dialysis session)
- A. Correct. Treat on a NON-dialysis day, ideally the day after dialysis — the patient feels best, fluid/electrolytes are balanced, and heparin given during dialysis has cleared. After Thursday dialysis, Friday is ideal.
- B. Thursday is a dialysis day (heparinized, fatigued) — not ideal.
- C. Monday is a dialysis day — not ideal.
- D. Treating on a dialysis day (especially right after, while heparinized) increases bleeding/fatigue risk.
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