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Oral Surgery · single question

A patient with NO blood-thinning medications is having an extraction. What informed consent item is NOT applicable / should be EXCLUDED?

  1. Dry socket
  2. Potential damage to adjacent teeth
  3. Medication-related bleeding risk
  4. Paresthesia
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Correct answer: C. Medication-related bleeding risk

  • A. ❌ Dry socket IS a standard complication that must be disclosed.
  • B. ❌ Risk of damage to adjacent teeth IS a standard consent item — must be included.
  • C. ✅ Correct (exception). 'Medication-related bleeding' is NOT relevant for a patient who is NOT taking any anticoagulants or antiplatelets. This risk only applies to patients on blood-thinning medications.
  • D. ❌ Paresthesia (IAN risk) IS a mandatory standard consent item for extraction.

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