Oral Surgery · single question
What is the recommended management for oral mucositis in patients undergoing cancer therapy?
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Correct answer: C. Use normal saline or sodium bicarbonate rinses and good oral hygiene
The standard management of oral mucositis involves gentle oral hygiene, bland rinses (saline or sodium bicarbonate), and palliation. Chlorhexidine is NOT recommended for mucositis prevention in most current guidelines (MASCC/ISOO) as it has not been shown to reduce mucositis severity. Switching from CHX to povidone-iodine is NOT evidence-based for this indication. Palifermin (keratinocyte growth factor) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) are evidence-based interventions in specific settings.