A patient who takes bisphosphonate medications (e.g., for osteoporosis) needs a tooth extraction. The dental assistant should recognize this as significant because:
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A
Bisphosphonates cause excessive bleeding during extractions
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B
Bisphosphonates are associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw, requiring dentist-physician consultation before surgery
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C
The medication must be stopped one hour before the procedure
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D
Bisphosphonates have no impact on dental procedures