From: A pilot study to assess oral health literacy by comparing a word recognition and comprehension tool
Question | Possible points | Possible answers (from the brochure) |
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1. What is dry mouth? | 0-1 | Not enough saliva in the mouth |
2. What are three causes of dry mouth? | 0-3 | Medicines, disease (Sjogrens etc.), radiation and chemotherapy, nerve damage |
3. List three ways how dry mouth can be treated? | 0-3 | Consult doctor, change/adjust medications, medications, artificial saliva, sip water, sugarless candy/gum, avoid caffeinated drinks/alcohol/tobacco/spicy foods, use humidifier |