Dental Procedures Quiz

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What does the abbreviation IV stand for?

Intravenous (correct)

Once daily

Intra muscular

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Which antibiotic inhibits ribosomal protein synthesis?

Beta-lactam antibiotics

Metronidazole

Clindamycin (correct)

Tetracyclines

What is the primary mode of action of Beta-lactam antibiotics?

Interference with bacterial metabolism

Inhibition of ribosomal protein synthesis

Inhibition of DNA synthesis

Inhibition of cell wall synthesis (correct)

Which antibiotic is derived from fungus penicillium?

Ampicillin Signup and view all the answers

What structure is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics?

B- Lactam ring Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is known for its gastrointestinal side effects?

Ampicillin Signup and view all the answers

'Gm' stands for which unit of measurement?

Gram Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic inhibits (DNA) synthesis?

Metronidazole Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotics are considered compatible with breastfeeding?

Cephalosporins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs should be avoided in individuals with penicillin allergy?

Cephalosporins Signup and view all the answers

What drug interaction should be considered when administering intravenous ceftriaxone?

Calcium Supplements Signup and view all the answers

Which cephalosporin should not be given with calcium-containing solutions to prevent microcrystalline precipitates?

Ceftriaxone Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is commonly prescribed in dentistry to manage infections in penicillin allergic patients?

Erythromycin Signup and view all the answers

Why should cephalosporins be avoided in patients who had immediate hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin?

Cross-reactivity between penicillin and cephalosporins Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins in mammals?

Enhancement of bacterial cell wall synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs can reduce the absorption of oral cephalosporins?

$ ext{H2}$-Histamine Receptor Antagonists Signup and view all the answers

'Klacid' and 'Zithromax' are examples of which type of antibiotics?

$ ext{Macrolides}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides?

Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Why are aminoglycosides not safe in pregnancy?

They cross the placental barrier and can cause congenital deafness Signup and view all the answers

How are aminoglycosides primarily excreted from the body?

Unchanged in urine Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with a rapid increase in aminoglycoside concentration?

Neuromuscular paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of neomycin before colorectal surgery?

To decrease bacterial load in the intestine Signup and view all the answers

Why must all aminoglycosides be given parenterally?

To achieve adequate serum levels Signup and view all the answers

How do aminoglycosides affect auditory function leading to potential hearing loss?

By damaging hair cells in the inner ear due to accumulation in the lymphatics Signup and view all the answers

What makes the antibacterial effects of beta-lactam antibiotics synergistic with aminoglycosides?

Common mechanism of action on bacterial protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Why are aminoglycosides avoided in renally impaired patients?

They can accumulate and worsen renal function Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of subgingival scaling?

To remove plaque and calculus from below the gingival line and pockets Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of empiric therapy in antibiotic treatment?

The antibiotic is directed against an anticipated (expected) causative microorganism Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of definitive therapy in antibiotic treatment?

The antibiotic is directed against an identified causative microorganism Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of screening in dental procedures?

To perform a quick assessment of individual health status Signup and view all the answers

What is an orthodontic appliance?

Braces used in orthodontic treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of therapeutic antibiotic treatment?

The antibiotic is given after a bacterial infection is identified Signup and view all the answers

What is lymphadenopathy?

Enlargement of lymph nodes due to infection Signup and view all the answers

What is pericoronitis?

Inflammation of soft tissue surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?

To identify the specific bacterium causing the infection for definitive therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin antibiotics?

Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the spectrum of activity of penicillin antibiotics is correct?

Penicillins have a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive, gram-negative, aerobic and some anaerobic organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following penicillins is a natural penicillin commonly used for oral infections?

Penicillin V Signup and view all the answers

Which penicillin is commonly used in dental practice?

Amoxicillin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of absorption for oral penicillins?

Duodenum and small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the distribution of penicillin is correct?

Penicillin can penetrate the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) only during meningitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a semisynthetic penicillin?

Amoxicillin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for using Penicillin G?

Syphilis and other non-oral infections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct statement about syphilis?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection Signup and view all the answers

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What does the abbreviation IV stand for?

Which antibiotic inhibits ribosomal protein synthesis?

What is the primary mode of action of Beta-lactam antibiotics?

Which antibiotic is derived from fungus penicillium?

What structure is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics?

Which antibiotic is known for its gastrointestinal side effects?

'Gm' stands for which unit of measurement?

Which antibiotic inhibits (DNA) synthesis?

Which antibiotics are considered compatible with breastfeeding?

Which of the following drugs should be avoided in individuals with penicillin allergy?

What drug interaction should be considered when administering intravenous ceftriaxone?

Which cephalosporin should not be given with calcium-containing solutions to prevent microcrystalline precipitates?

Which antibiotic is commonly prescribed in dentistry to manage infections in penicillin allergic patients?

Why should cephalosporins be avoided in patients who had immediate hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin?

What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins in mammals?

Which class of drugs can reduce the absorption of oral cephalosporins?

'Klacid' and 'Zithromax' are examples of which type of antibiotics?

What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides?

Why are aminoglycosides not safe in pregnancy?

How are aminoglycosides primarily excreted from the body?

Which adverse effect is associated with a rapid increase in aminoglycoside concentration?

What is the primary use of neomycin before colorectal surgery?

Why must all aminoglycosides be given parenterally?

How do aminoglycosides affect auditory function leading to potential hearing loss?

What makes the antibacterial effects of beta-lactam antibiotics synergistic with aminoglycosides?

Why are aminoglycosides avoided in renally impaired patients?

What is the purpose of subgingival scaling?

What is the purpose of empiric therapy in antibiotic treatment?

What is the purpose of definitive therapy in antibiotic treatment?

What is the purpose of screening in dental procedures?

What is an orthodontic appliance?

What is the purpose of therapeutic antibiotic treatment?

What is lymphadenopathy?

What is pericoronitis?

What is the purpose of culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing?

What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin antibiotics?

Which statement about the spectrum of activity of penicillin antibiotics is correct?

Which of the following penicillins is a natural penicillin commonly used for oral infections?

Which penicillin is commonly used in dental practice?

What is the primary site of absorption for oral penicillins?

Which statement about the distribution of penicillin is correct?

Which of the following is a semisynthetic penicillin?

What is the primary indication for using Penicillin G?

Which of the following is a correct statement about syphilis?

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