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What is the primary goal of prophylactic antimicrobial therapy in dentistry?
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?
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?
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?
Why is surgical antibiotic prophylaxis usually not required for common dental procedures?
What is a key principle guiding the selection of antimicrobial regimens in these guidelines?
What is a key principle guiding the selection of antimicrobial regimens in these guidelines?
What should be considered when deciding on the optimal route of administration for an antimicrobial?
What should be considered when deciding on the optimal route of administration for an antimicrobial?
What is the primary goal of promoting antimicrobial stewardship in general dental practices?
What is the primary goal of promoting antimicrobial stewardship in general dental practices?
What is the purpose of using shared decision making with consumers for antimicrobial decisions?
What is the purpose of using shared decision making with consumers for antimicrobial decisions?
What is the benefit of specifying the duration of antimicrobial therapy on the prescription?
What is the benefit of specifying the duration of antimicrobial therapy on the prescription?
What is the primary purpose of providing patient resources to promote appropriate use of antimicrobials?
What is the primary purpose of providing patient resources to promote appropriate use of antimicrobials?
What is a common misconception about antimicrobial allergy?
What is a common misconception about antimicrobial allergy?
What is a potential challenge that dental practitioners may face when prescribing antimicrobials?
What is a potential challenge that dental practitioners may face when prescribing antimicrobials?
What is the purpose of implementing infection control and prevention strategies in general dental practices?
What is the purpose of implementing infection control and prevention strategies in general dental practices?
What is the purpose of Boxes 5 and 6?
What is the purpose of Boxes 5 and 6?
What type of adverse effect is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
What type of adverse effect is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Why is it important to discuss the benefits and harms of antimicrobial therapy with patients?
Why is it important to discuss the benefits and harms of antimicrobial therapy with patients?
What is the purpose of advising patients to wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace?
What is the purpose of advising patients to wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace?
What is the primary concern related to the use of antibiotics?
What is the primary concern related to the use of antibiotics?
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