INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Why should radiographs of the pregnant patient be taken cautiously?

to minimize radiation exposure to the fetus
to avoid misdiagnosis
to prevent harm to the patient's health
should only be made if there is a specific need

The correct answer is: should only be made if there is a specific need

Taking radiographs of a pregnant patient requires careful consideration due to potential risks to the developing fetus. While radiographs can provide important diagnostic information, they do expose both the mother and the developing baby to radiation. Therefore, it is important to carefully weigh the potential benefits of the radiographs against the potential risks and only take them if there is a specific need. This is why option D is the correct choice. Options A and C both mention risks to the patient's health, but neither specifically address the concern for the developing fetus. Option B does not address the issue of radiation exposure and simply states a general concern for misdiagnosis, which is not the main reason for caution when taking radiographs of a pregnant patient.