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Which of the following are used in mouthwashes? (Select one or more)

Anaesthetics (correct)
Fluoride (correct)
Phenols (correct)
Oxygenated agents (correct)

Which of the following is not a component of mouthwashes (select one)

Astringent
Buffering agent
Binding agent (correct)
Anodynes

Chlorhexidine is only effective against gram+ bacteria

False (B)

Which of the following mouthwashes contain a mild local anaesthetic (select one)

Eludril (B) Signup and view all the answers

Listerine is an example of a phenol based mouthwash

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Bactericidal is defined as slowing the rate of bacteria growth

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Bacteriostatic is defined as slowing the rate of bacteria growth

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The concentration of Chlorhexidine gluconate in original Corsodyl mouthwash is (select one)

0.2% (D) Signup and view all the answers

All patients should be advised to use a mouthwash

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a side effect of overuse of Chlorhexidine (select one)

Whitening (D) Signup and view all the answers

Select the appropriate words that are appropriate for the acronym ABCDE relevant to a medical emergency (select one)

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (A) Signup and view all the answers

Select the appropriate words that are appropriate for the acronym SBAR relevant to medical emergency (select one)

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Select the medical emergency drugs that should be found within a dental practice

Midazolam, Aspirin, GTN, Salbutamol, Glucagon, Glucose (A) Signup and view all the answers

Anna your patient is in the waiting room and starts to complain that she is feeling itchy and her tongue is selling up. Anna has severe nut allergy and she thinks she has just eaten something with sesame seeds. What medical emergency might Anna most likely experiencing? What other symptoms might Anna experience?

Anaphylaxis. Flushing, urticaria (rash), respiratory distress, Stridor/wheezing, hypotension, tachycardia, difficulty breathing, angioedema (swelling) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is the appropriate choice to manage Anaphylaxis? Route of administration? Dosage:

Adrenaline. Intra-muscular. 500mg/0.5ml concentration of 1:1000 Signup and view all the answers

You are undertaking a history from Mr Fletcher as you are talking to him, you notice he is staring at you, his speech becomes slurred and his face starts to droop. What medical emergency is it? which drug would you use? dosage?

Stroke. Oxygen. 15 litres/minute Signup and view all the answers

You are int he middle of treatment with Mr Sayers, he is known to have angina. He starts to complain of chest pain, he says it feels like an elephant is sitting on his chest. What medical emergency is it? Which drug would you use? Route of administration? Mr sayer is unresponsive to his medication for the last 5 mins. what would be the next course of action?

Angina attack. Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN). Sublingual. Aspirin unless allergic, call 999 SBAR, be prepared for CPR Signup and view all the answers

A chemotherapeutic adjunct is used as the main source of treatment in periodontal disease

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

I which of the following would you NOT use adjuncts? (Select one)

To reduce/inhibit gram positive bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

Adjuncts are not able to: (select one or more):

Act as a substitute for ineffective plaque control (A), Break up plaque biofilm (B), Control and generally manage periodontal disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

Prescribed antibiotics take orally over a sustained period of time (days) are described as locally delivered adjuncts

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of locally delivered adjuncts? (Select one or more)

Controlled delivery anti-microbial agents (A), Mouthwashes (B), Antimicrobial gels (D) Signup and view all the answers

Adjunctive therapies may be used for gingival inflammation of the first step of periodontal therapy according to BSP guidelines

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Adjunctive agents such as subgingivally delivered antimicrobials, may be used during the second step of therapy prior to removal of subgingival deposits

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which if the following can be used to treat localised non-responding sites? (Select one or more)

Locally delivered antibiotics (B), Locally delivered antimicrobials (D) Signup and view all the answers

Systemic antibiotics may be considered for which specific patient category? (Select one)

Generalised periodontitis Grade C in young adults (A) Signup and view all the answers

In order for adjuncts to be considered, which of the following criteria should be taken into account? (Select one or more)

No contra indication to the use of the agent (A), Patient adherence to using/taking the adjunct (B), There must be a plaque related destructive periodontal condition (C), Mechanical disruption of biofilm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must impression record? (Select one or more)

Teeth (C), Soft tissue contours (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many coats of adhesive should be applied to the tray? (Select one)

2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

The qualities of a good dental impression are: (select one or more)

Dimensionally stable (B), Biocompatible (C), Low thermal shrinkage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Non elastic impressions are (select one or more)

Impression compound (A), Zinc oxide Eugenol (B) Signup and view all the answers

Hydrocolloid impressions are: (select one)

Alginate (A) Signup and view all the answers

Impression trays can be: (3 answers)

Plastic (B), Also known as stock trays (C), Metal (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the clinician stand when taking lower impressions? (Select one)

In front of the patient (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the clinician stand when taking upper impressions? (Select one )

Behind the patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

Maximum adhesion of impressions occurs with adhesive and perforated trays

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Alginate and Agar are not derived from seaweed

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Anaesthetics in Mouthwash

Substances used in mouthwashes to reduce sensitivity.

Binding Agent (Mouthwash)

A component that maintains the consistency/emulsion of a product; not typically found in mouthwashes.