Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Sleep Apnea

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What should patients with OSA do for their dental and periodontal condition?

Visit their dentist regularly for thorough assessment and properly fitted oral appliances (correct)

See a periodontist instead of a regular dentist

Avoid dental check-ups altogether

Visit their dentist annually for a routine check-up

What is the main causative agent of pulmonary tuberculosis?

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Mycobacterium pneumoniae

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)

Haemophilus influenzae

What is the standard treatment regimen for pulmonary tuberculosis?

A combination of five antituberculosis drugs for 9 months

A combination of three antituberculosis drugs for 3 months

A combination of two antituberculosis drugs for 12 months

A combination of four antituberculosis drugs for 6 months (correct)

When can patients with PTB undergo elective dental treatment?

After being declared noninfectious by a physician (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Xpert MTB/RIF test?

To detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis and resistance to rifampicin simultaneously (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be performed if the Xpert MTB/RIF test is not available?

Sputum smear microscopy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for completing the full course of antibiotics when treating streptococcal throat infection?

To prevent the spread of infection and reduce the risk of complications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of asthma?

Airway hyperresponsiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to delay and reschedule dental procedures for patients with streptococcal throat infection?

To prevent the spread of infection and reduce the risk of complications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of practicing good hygiene and avoiding close contact in patients with streptococcal throat infection?

To prevent the spread of infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complaint of asthma patients?

Episodes of shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential infection control measure in dental practice for patients with streptococcal throat infection?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of management for Streptococcal Throat Infection?

Reducing patient's duration and severity of symptoms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Streptococcal Throat Infection?

Fever and pain when swallowing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice for post-procedure care in patients with sinusitis?

Avoiding activities that could aggravate symptoms and disrupt healing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of Streptococcal Throat Infection?

Rheumatic fever (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary causative agent of Streptococcal Throat Infection?

Group A Streptococcus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended pre-procedure measure for patients with sinusitis?

Using nasal decongestants to facilitate easier breathing (A) Signup and view all the answers

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What should patients with OSA do for their dental and periodontal condition?

What is the main causative agent of pulmonary tuberculosis?

What is the standard treatment regimen for pulmonary tuberculosis?

When can patients with PTB undergo elective dental treatment?

What is the purpose of the Xpert MTB/RIF test?

What should be performed if the Xpert MTB/RIF test is not available?

What is the primary reason for completing the full course of antibiotics when treating streptococcal throat infection?

What is the hallmark of asthma?

Why is it essential to delay and reschedule dental procedures for patients with streptococcal throat infection?

What is the primary purpose of practicing good hygiene and avoiding close contact in patients with streptococcal throat infection?

What is the most common complaint of asthma patients?

What is an essential infection control measure in dental practice for patients with streptococcal throat infection?

What is a primary goal of management for Streptococcal Throat Infection?

What is a common symptom of Streptococcal Throat Infection?

What is a recommended practice for post-procedure care in patients with sinusitis?

What is a complication of Streptococcal Throat Infection?

What is the primary causative agent of Streptococcal Throat Infection?

What is a recommended pre-procedure measure for patients with sinusitis?

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