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When taking an oral-hygiene history from a patient who uses methamphetamine, which is the best open-ended question?

  1. How do you clean your teeth and gums each day?
  2. Do you brush your teeth?
  3. You do brush, right?
  4. Are your teeth clean?
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Correct answer: A. How do you clean your teeth and gums each day?

An open-ended question invites the patient to describe their routine in detail without a yes/no constraint or judgment, yielding more useful information.Other options: The other options are closed-ended or leading and limit the information obtained.Key exam takeaway: Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to gather behavioral/hygiene history.

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