Anticoagulant Drugs and Dental Care

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Which of the following systemic conditions may aggravate the bleeding tendency in patients on anticoagulant drugs?

  • Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Diabetes mellitus

Which type of injections should be avoided in patients with a bleeding tendency?

  • Intramuscular injections (correct)
  • Intrapapillary injections
  • Intraligamentary injections
  • Regional block LA injections

What drugs should be avoided in patients with a bleeding tendency?

  • Antihistamines
  • Aspirin and other NSAIDs (correct)
  • Antibiotics
  • Antidepressants

Which type of care is especially important for patients on anticoagulant drugs to minimize the need for surgical intervention?

<p>Dental preventive care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential hazard associated with giving CS (conscious sedation) to patients on anticoagulant drugs?

<p>Damaging the vein if given intravenously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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