Across
- 3. ____ Oral Hygiene (COH) for Treatment of Edematous Aggressive Mucositis (TEAM) is a policy to address chemotherapy-related mucositis.
- 4. When administering melphalan, ice or popsicles are used as a prophylaxis for mucositis.
- 7. Which chemo most likely caused this mucositis?
- 8. Term for 'dry mouth'
- 9. Brush teeth BID with an ultra-soft
Down
- 1. The respiratory care ____ will respond for oral assessment within 2 hours of an order for COH TEAM.
- 2. Mucosal barrier injuries (MBI) can contribute to ____ infections.
- 5. Avoid mouth rinses containing phenol, astringents, and
- 6. Interventions for dry mouth include ____, frequent oral rinsing, saliva stimulants (sugar-free gum or candy) and saliva replacements (mouth wetting agents).
- 10. Assessment of oral mucosa must be done each ____.
