Allergy Management and Antibiotic Use
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What is the primary goal of prophylactic antimicrobial therapy in dentistry?

  • To prevent infection when there is a significant clinical risk of infection developing (correct)
  • To reduce antimicrobial resistance
  • To treat an identified pathogen
  • To supplement dental treatment

What is a crucial consideration when selecting an antimicrobial for dental treatment?

  • Duration of therapy
  • Convenience of administration
  • Cost of the antimicrobial
  • Patient's history of antimicrobial hypersensitivity (correct)

What is the primary purpose of documenting antimicrobial therapy in the patient's medical record or medication chart?

  • To provide a record of therapy for future reference (correct)
  • To monitor for adverse effects
  • To justify the use of antimicrobial therapy
  • To track patient adherence

Why is surgical antibiotic prophylaxis usually not required for common dental procedures?

<p>Because the risk of infection is low (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle guiding the selection of antimicrobial regimens in these guidelines?

<p>Antimicrobial stewardship principles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when deciding on the optimal route of administration for an antimicrobial?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting antimicrobial stewardship in general dental practices?

<p>To minimize the risk of antimicrobial resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using shared decision making with consumers for antimicrobial decisions?

<p>To empower patients to make informed decisions about their treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of specifying the duration of antimicrobial therapy on the prescription?

<p>It prevents overuse of antimicrobial therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing patient resources to promote appropriate use of antimicrobials?

<p>To empower patients to make informed decisions about their treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about antimicrobial allergy?

<p>It is lifelong and does not wane over time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge that dental practitioners may face when prescribing antimicrobials?

<p>Patients may have a history of allergy to an antimicrobial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of implementing infection control and prevention strategies in general dental practices?

<p>To prevent the transmission of infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Boxes 5 and 6?

<p>To explain the benefits and harms of antimicrobial therapy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of adverse effect is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

<p>A type of hypersensitivity reaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to discuss the benefits and harms of antimicrobial therapy with patients?

<p>To help patients make informed decisions about their treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of advising patients to wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace?

<p>To identify them in case of a severe hypersensitivity reaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern related to the use of antibiotics?

<p>Their inappropriate use contributes to antimicrobial resistance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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