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What is the cardinal rule when using antibiotics?
What is the cardinal rule when using antibiotics?
- Use as little as possible
- Skip doses to avoid resistance
- Maintain high blood pressure
- Use the correct dosing schedule (correct)
Why is a loading dose recommended for antibiotics?
Why is a loading dose recommended for antibiotics?
- To reduce the risk of side effects
- To save money on medication
- To achieve therapeutic blood levels quickly (correct)
- To prevent bacterial resistance
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in periodontal disease?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in periodontal disease?
- To enhance the taste of food
- To remove plaque from teeth
- To reduce the production of saliva
- To eliminate bacteria associated with the disease (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines in periodontal therapy?
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines in periodontal therapy?
Which antibiotic is known for its broad spectrum of activity and bacteriostatic properties in periodontal therapy?
Which antibiotic is known for its broad spectrum of activity and bacteriostatic properties in periodontal therapy?
What are the common pathogens associated with gingivitis?
What are the common pathogens associated with gingivitis?
What is the definition of an antibiotic?
What is the definition of an antibiotic?
What is the term for an antimicrobial that acts on a limited number of microbial species?
What is the term for an antimicrobial that acts on a limited number of microbial species?
Which term refers to a substance that kills or destroys microorganisms by inhibiting their growth?
Which term refers to a substance that kills or destroys microorganisms by inhibiting their growth?
What is the action of a Microstatic antimicrobial?
What is the action of a Microstatic antimicrobial?
Which term refers to an antimicrobial that acts on a wide range of species?
Which term refers to an antimicrobial that acts on a wide range of species?
What is the definition of chemotherapy in the context of antibiotics?
What is the definition of chemotherapy in the context of antibiotics?
Which antibiotic is considered a choice for treating periodontal abscesses?
Which antibiotic is considered a choice for treating periodontal abscesses?
What is the most common adverse effect of Metronidazole?
What is the most common adverse effect of Metronidazole?
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy?
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy?
Which antibiotic is known for its potent bacteriostatic activity against strict anaerobes?
Which antibiotic is known for its potent bacteriostatic activity against strict anaerobes?
Which antibiotic can induce ulcerative colitis as an adverse effect?
Which antibiotic can induce ulcerative colitis as an adverse effect?
Which antibiotic has weak activity against A.A., Eikenella, and Fusobacterium?
Which antibiotic has weak activity against A.A., Eikenella, and Fusobacterium?
Which systemic antibiotic regimen is considered more effective than a single agent for treating aggressive and recurrent periodontitis?
Which systemic antibiotic regimen is considered more effective than a single agent for treating aggressive and recurrent periodontitis?
What is the advantage of local delivery devices for antibiotics in periodontal treatment?
What is the advantage of local delivery devices for antibiotics in periodontal treatment?
Antibiotics are primarily used to promote the growth of microorganisms.
Antibiotics are primarily used to promote the growth of microorganisms.
Chemotherapy involves the treatment of systemic infections with drugs that selectively suppress the infecting microorganism without significantly affecting the host.
Chemotherapy involves the treatment of systemic infections with drugs that selectively suppress the infecting microorganism without significantly affecting the host.
An antimicrobial refers to both antibiotics and synthetic agents active against microbes.
An antimicrobial refers to both antibiotics and synthetic agents active against microbes.
Microcidal agents inhibit the growth of microorganisms by reversibly inhibiting specific metabolic processes.
Microcidal agents inhibit the growth of microorganisms by reversibly inhibiting specific metabolic processes.
Narrow Spectrum Antimicrobials act on a wide range of microbial species.
Narrow Spectrum Antimicrobials act on a wide range of microbial species.
Broad Spectrum Antimicrobials inhibit the growth of a limited number of microbial species.
Broad Spectrum Antimicrobials inhibit the growth of a limited number of microbial species.
Tetracyclines are considered bactericidal antibiotics.
Tetracyclines are considered bactericidal antibiotics.
Metronidazole is relatively ineffective in suppressing A. actinomycetemcomitans.
Metronidazole is relatively ineffective in suppressing A. actinomycetemcomitans.
Amoxicillin in combination with clavulonic acid is not indicated in the presence of oral bacteria capable of producing β-lactamase.
Amoxicillin in combination with clavulonic acid is not indicated in the presence of oral bacteria capable of producing β-lactamase.
Doxycycline has more patient compliance than tetracycline due to its once-daily dosing.
Doxycycline has more patient compliance than tetracycline due to its once-daily dosing.
Penicillin G is considered a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Penicillin G is considered a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Erythromycin is effective against Gram-negative bacteria such as Legionella and Mycoplasma.
Erythromycin is effective against Gram-negative bacteria such as Legionella and Mycoplasma.
Ciprofloxacin is effective in the treatment of periodontal super infections caused by enteric bacteria, pseudomonas, or staphylococci.
Ciprofloxacin is effective in the treatment of periodontal super infections caused by enteric bacteria, pseudomonas, or staphylococci.
Clindamycin has weak activity against facultative pathogens like A.a. and Eikenella.
Clindamycin has weak activity against facultative pathogens like A.a. and Eikenella.
Erythromycin reaches effective concentrations in gingival fluid and has strong activity against A.A., Eikenella, and Fusobacterium.
Erythromycin reaches effective concentrations in gingival fluid and has strong activity against A.A., Eikenella, and Fusobacterium.
Azithromycin is primarily bacteriostatic and has a narrow spectrum of activity.
Azithromycin is primarily bacteriostatic and has a narrow spectrum of activity.
Tetracycline HCl for 21 days is one of the most effective regimens for treating aggressive and recurrent periodontitis.
Tetracycline HCl for 21 days is one of the most effective regimens for treating aggressive and recurrent periodontitis.
Local delivery devices for antibiotics in periodontal treatment have limitations including dose limitation due to a relatively small area.
Local delivery devices for antibiotics in periodontal treatment have limitations including dose limitation due to a relatively small area.
Local delivery devices for antibiotics bypass the metabolism by the liver, making them a safe and convenient route of administration.
Local delivery devices for antibiotics bypass the metabolism by the liver, making them a safe and convenient route of administration.
Systemic antibiotics rarely enhance the treatment of chronic periodontitis.
Systemic antibiotics rarely enhance the treatment of chronic periodontitis.
Flashcards
Antibiotic Dosing Cardinal Rule
Antibiotic Dosing Cardinal Rule
Using the correct schedule ensures effective treatment and prevents resistance.
Loading Dose Rationale
Loading Dose Rationale
Achieves therapeutic blood levels rapidly to combat infection quickly.
Antibiotic Role in Periodontal Disease
Antibiotic Role in Periodontal Disease
To eliminate bacteria associated with the disease, aiding in healing.
Tetracycline Mechanism
Tetracycline Mechanism
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Broad-Spectrum, Bacteriostatic Antibiotic
Broad-Spectrum, Bacteriostatic Antibiotic
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Gingivitis Pathogens
Gingivitis Pathogens
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Antibiotic Definition
Antibiotic Definition
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Narrow Spectrum Antimicrobial
Narrow Spectrum Antimicrobial
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Microcidal
Microcidal
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Microstatic Action
Microstatic Action
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Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial
Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial
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Chemotherapy (Antibiotic Context)
Chemotherapy (Antibiotic Context)
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Antibiotic for Periodontal Abscesses
Antibiotic for Periodontal Abscesses
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Metronidazole's Common Side Effect
Metronidazole's Common Side Effect
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Antibiotic Contraindicated in 1st Trimester
Antibiotic Contraindicated in 1st Trimester
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Potent Bacteriostatic Antibiotic Against Anaerobes
Potent Bacteriostatic Antibiotic Against Anaerobes
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Antibiotic Inducing Ulcerative Colitis
Antibiotic Inducing Ulcerative Colitis
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Antibiotic with Weak Activity
Antibiotic with Weak Activity
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Effective Systemic Antibiotic Regimen
Effective Systemic Antibiotic Regimen
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Advantage of Local Delivery Devices
Advantage of Local Delivery Devices
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Antibiotics & Microorganism Growth
Antibiotics & Microorganism Growth
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Chemotherapy Selectivity
Chemotherapy Selectivity
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Antimicrobial Definition
Antimicrobial Definition
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Microcidal Action
Microcidal Action
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Narrow Spectrum
Narrow Spectrum
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Broad Spectrum Antimicrobials
Broad Spectrum Antimicrobials
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Tetracyclines action on bacteria
Tetracyclines action on bacteria
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Metronidazole & A. actinomycetemcomitans
Metronidazole & A. actinomycetemcomitans
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Amoxicillin + Clavulonic Acid
Amoxicillin + Clavulonic Acid
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Doxycycline Frequency
Doxycycline Frequency
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