Bacterial Endocarditis Prophylaxis Quiz
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What is the primary reason for giving prophylactic antibiotic coverage to patients with valvular defects or heart murmurs before dental treatment?

  • To control blood pressure and pulse rate
  • To treat allergies related to patients
  • To address physiological changes associated with aging
  • To prevent the development of bacterial endocarditis (correct)
  • What is the key screening test that should be done to evaluate the status of a diseased person before dental treatment?

  • Evaluating physiological changes associated with aging
  • Assessing allergies or medication
  • Checking for communicable diseases like herpes simplex
  • Recording blood pressure and pulse (correct)
  • Why should the clinician check for the presence of communicable diseases like herpes simplex before initiating dental treatment?

  • To prevent the spread of communicable diseases (correct)
  • To ensure proper medication for the patient
  • To avoid allergic reactions during treatment
  • To assess the patient's overall health condition
  • Why is it essential for the clinician to be informed about any allergies related to the patient before dental treatment?

    <p>To prevent allergic reactions during treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the clinician properly examine to differentiate physiological changes from pathological changes in the oral cavity of aging patients?

    <p>Attrition and abrasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for evaluating physiological changes associated with aging in the oral cavity before dental treatment?

    <p>To differentiate them from pathological changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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