CTP Exam Flashcards
What is the prophylaxis regimen for Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin 500 mg
Disp: 4
Sig: Take 4 tablets by mouth 1 hour prior to dental appointment
What is the regimen for Amoxicillin for an acute infection?
Amoxicillin 500 mg
Disp: 21
Sig: Take 1 tablet by mouth t.i.d. until gone
What is the prophylaxis regimen for Amoxicillin for a child?
50 mg/kg 1 hour prior to dental appointment
Amoxicillin oral suspension can be in 150 mg/5 ml or 250 mg/ 5 ml
What is the regimen for Amoxicillin in a child for an acute infection?
20-40 mg/kg/day divided into doses every 8 hours (3x per day)
Amoxicillin oral suspension can be in 150 mg/5 ml or 250 mg/5ml
When should Clindamycin be used?
If patient is allergic to Penicillins – Watch out for C. Diff
What is the prophylaxis regimen for Clindamycin?
Clindamycin 150 mg
Disp: 4
Sig: Take 4 tablets by mouth 1 hour prior to dental appointment
What is the regimen for Clindamycin for an acute infection?
Clindamycin 150 mg
Disp: 28
Sig: Take 1 tablet by mouth q.i.d. until gone
What is the prophylaxis regimen for Clindamycin for a child?
20 mg/kg 1 hour prior to dental appointment
What is the regimen for Clindamycin in a child for an acute infection?
8-20 mg/kg/day divided into doses every 6-8 hours
When should Erythromycin be used?
If the patient is allergic to both Penicillins and Clindamycin
What is the regimen for Erythromycin for an acute infection?
Erythromycin 500 mg
Disp: 14
Sig: Take 1 tablet by mouth b.i.d until gone
When should Azithromycin be used?
If a patient has a penicillin allergry, but does not respond to Clindamycin – Note: Can cause arrythmias in patients with pre-existing conduction defects
What is the prophylaxis regimen for Azithromycin?
Azithromycin 250 mg
Disp: 2
Sig: Take 2 tablets by mouth 1 hour prior to dental appointment
What is the prophylaxis regimen for Azithromycin for a child?
15 mg/kg 1 hour prior
What is the regimen for Azithromycin in an acute infection?
Azithromycin 250 mg
Disp: 6
Sig: Take 2 tablets by mouth on day 1 and 1 tablet y mouth on days 2-5
When is a prophylactic abx necessary for dentlal treatment?
Previous Infective Endocarditis
Congenital Heart Disease
Prosthetic Heart Valve
What analgesics are useful for mild to moderate pain?
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Tylenol #3
What is the regimen for Acetaminophen (prescription strength)?
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Disp: 18
Sig: Take 1-2 tablets by mouth every 4-6 hours prn. Do not exceed 12 tablets/24 hours.
What is the max dose of Acetaminophen in adults and children?
Adults: 4 g/24 hours or 12 325 mg tabs/day
Children: 90 mg/kg/24 hours but not to exceed 2.6 g/24 hours
What is the regimen for Acetaminophen for children?
10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4 hours prn
What is the regimen and max dose for OTC Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen 200 mg
Take 1-2 tabs by mouth every 4-6 hours prn.
Do not exceed 1.2 g/24 hours.
What is the regimen and max dose of prescription strength Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen 600 mg
Disp: 12
Sig: Take 1 tab by mouth every 6-8 hours prn.
Do not exceed 3.2 g/24 hours
What is the regimen and max dose for OTC Ibuprofen in children?
4-10 mg/kg divided into doses every 6-8 hours prn
Max is 40 mg/kg/24 hours
What is Tylenol #3?
Acetaminophen + Codeine