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When should systemic antibiotics be prescribed in a dental practice?
When should systemic antibiotics be prescribed in a dental practice?
- As antibiotic prophylaxis for any dental procedure
- When there is an active infection (eg, acute periodontal abscess) (correct)
- To treat aggressive periodontitis (Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans bacteria invades the tissue and cannot be mechanically removed)
- In cases of recurrent or refractory periodontitis due to persistent subgingival pathogens and possibly weakened host resistance
How should a dentist choose the correct antibiotic to give a patient?
How should a dentist choose the correct antibiotic to give a patient?
- By following general antibiotic prescribing guidelines
- DNA probe testing
- Based on the patient's weight and age
- Culture and sensitivity testing (correct)
In what situation should systemic antibiotics be used when placing bone or a membrane in a surgical site?
In what situation should systemic antibiotics be used when placing bone or a membrane in a surgical site?
- To promote faster healing after the procedure
- As a routine preventive measure
- When there is an active infection at the surgical site (correct)
- As a precaution for potential post-operative infections
Under what circumstance should antibiotics be prescribed for aggressive periodontitis?
Under what circumstance should antibiotics be prescribed for aggressive periodontitis?
When is it appropriate to prescribe systemic antibiotics in a dental practice for patients refusing or contraindicated for surgery?
When is it appropriate to prescribe systemic antibiotics in a dental practice for patients refusing or contraindicated for surgery?
What is the recommended approach for managing patients who do not respond to therapy in terms of identifying bacteria and determining susceptibility to antibiotics?
What is the recommended approach for managing patients who do not respond to therapy in terms of identifying bacteria and determining susceptibility to antibiotics?
For which category of patient should systemic antibiotics be used as antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures?
For which category of patient should systemic antibiotics be used as antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures?
In what scenario should systemic antibiotics be prescribed for patients with recurrent or refractory periodontitis?
In what scenario should systemic antibiotics be prescribed for patients with recurrent or refractory periodontitis?
For which patient category should systemic antibiotics not be prescribed in a dental practice?
For which patient category should systemic antibiotics not be prescribed in a dental practice?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category A indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category A indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category B indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category B indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category C indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category C indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category D indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category D indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category X indicate?
What does the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category X indicate?
What is the purpose of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system?
What is the purpose of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system?