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Name 2 things you could do to help a client cope with the death of his or her pet. What should you do if you recognize signs of depression in a client for an extended period of time.

I am required to complete Orientation assignments during the first week of class. 

What is the difference between the immune response and the inflammatory response? 

What disease is the Nikolsky sign associated with? 

Match the oral manifestation to the disease, using capital letters in your response.  Be aware that each definition may only be used once. Keep in mind there are some definitions which will not be used in your response.    Pernicious Anemia [oral1] Pemphigus Vulgaris [oral2] Bechet Syndrom [oral3] Systemic Lupus Erythematous  [oral4] Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid [oral5] Sjogren Syndrome [oral6]   Definitions (possible answers): A mucosal atrophy and ulceration with loss of both filiform and fungiform lingual papillae B mucosal ulceration with bullae C white erosive oral lesions D central papillary atrophy  E mucosal ulceration  and desquamative gingivitis  F aphtous-like ulcers G chancre lesion on the mucosa H chronic atrophic candidiasis  I xerostomia and parotid gland enlargement        

List the 3 types of aphthous ulcers, and describe the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for each. 

Lichen planus is a benign, chronic disease. It is limited to the oral mucosa and is most common in middle aged females. 

Reiter Syndrome is a chronic disease, comprised of a triad of features: [feature1], [feature2], [feature3]. This disease is also referred to as [name], and associated with other infections, such as [name2]

Explain the Nikolsky sign.

Chapter 2: Musculoskeletal Anatomy (Course Objective 1, Module 1 Objective 1 & 2) Which one of the following joints can be defined as freely movable with large, fluid-filled capsules that can move in a variety of directions depending on bony and ligament geometry.