What is the risk of an alcoholic developing oral squamous cell carcinoma over a non-alcoholic?

A) 10–15 times more likely
B) 20–30 times more likely
C) 40–50 times more likely
D) 60–70 times more likely

A
Explanation: A) It is 10–15 times more likely for a chronic alcoholic to develop oral squamous cell carcinoma.

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a. administration of activated charcoal. b. irrigating the skin with large amounts of clean water. c. neutralizing acids or alkalis with dilute vinegar or baking soda water. d. warming the patient so the perspiration will flush out the skin's pores.

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