Oral Microflora and Aerosols Quiz
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Which of the following properties is NOT a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?

  • Prolonged residual activity
  • Lack of development of resistant microbial strains
  • High allergenic potential (correct)
  • Broad spectrum activity
  • What is the purpose of using topical antiseptics prior to local anesthesia injection?

  • To prepare intraoral mucosal tissues (correct)
  • To kill oral flora
  • To reduce the concentrations of microorganisms in treatment aerosols
  • To reduce the risk of viral infections
  • What is the minimum duration of application of CHG or povidone-iodine required to reduce oral flora at the injection site?

  • 30 seconds
  • 15 seconds (correct)
  • 10 seconds
  • 60 seconds
  • Which of the following mouth rinses is commonly used?

    <p>Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and phenol-based essential oil preparations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using antimicrobial rinses prior to dental appointments?

    <p>Reduce the concentrations of microorganisms in treatment aerosols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal concentration of CHG for reducing microorganisms in treatment aerosols?

    <p>0.12% CHG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using antimicrobial mouth rinses in infection control?

    <p>To reduce the concentrations of oral microflora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?

    <p>Nontoxic/noncarcinogenic to oral tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using preprocedural mouth rinses?

    <p>To reduce the concentrations of microorganisms at the injection site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are nonalcoholic mouth rinses preferred in patients with mucositis or pregnancy?

    <p>They are poorly tolerated by patients with mucositis or pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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