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Pathophysiology of Abscesses

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What is the effect of intravenous magnesium on the body?

Increases anxiety and muscle tone
Causes respiratory complications
Reduces anxiety and relaxes muscles (correct)
Increases cardiovascular complications

What is the purpose of administering diazepam or midazolam?

To increase muscle tone
To increase muscle spasms
To prevent respiratory or cardiovascular complications (correct)
To increase anxiety

What is the recommended dose of diazepam to prevent spasms?

500 U either intramuscular or intravenous
10-40 mg every 10-20 hours
5-15 mg/hour
10-40 mg every 1-8 hours (correct)

What is the purpose of HTIG in the treatment of tetanus?

To remove released tetanospasmin toxin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of HTIG in the treatment of generalized tetanus?

3000-6000 U (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is debridement of the wound important in the treatment of tetanus?

It helps to control the source of toxin production (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of metronidazole on the progression of tetanus?

It slows the progression of the disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of antispasmodics in the treatment of tetanus?

They are used based on the clinical scenario (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of metronidazole on mortality in tetanus?

It decreases mortality (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is HTIG injected intrathecally in some cases of tetanus?

It is injected intrathecally in cases of cerebral tetanus (D) Signup and view all the answers