Medical Emergencies · single question
Patient with GERD, Type 2 Diabetes, and high blood pressure. What is the best time for a dental appointment?
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Correct answer: C. Late afternoon
- A. Evening appointments are not generally preferred for diabetic patients due to potential medication timing/fasting issues and fatigue.
- B. Early morning is often avoided in diabetic patients because they may not have eaten yet (risk of hypoglycemia) and cortisol/stress response can be higher.
- C. Correct. Late-morning to early-afternoon (commonly cited as 'late afternoon' in some review materials) appointments, after the patient has eaten and taken medications, are generally preferred for diabetic/GERD patients to minimize hypoglycemia and reflux risk.
- D. Scheduling right after a meal can increase reflux/GERD symptoms when reclined in the dental chair.
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