Dental

Question 1

MC organism

Answer 1

strep

Question 2

which anbx to give

Answer 2

PCN

if allergic, clindamycin

Question 3

feels like a fluid filled balloon and indicates that pus has accumulated

Answer 3

fluctuant swelling, seen with an abscess

Question 4

very firm or even hard like a tightened muscle

Answer 4

indurated swelling, seen with cellulitis

Question 5

when to give anbx

Answer 5

Rapidly progressive swelling
Diffuse swelling
Fever
Compromised host defenses

Question 6

when to not give anbx

Answer 6

Chronic well-localized abscess
Minor vestibular abscess
Mild pericoronitis
Dry socket

Question 7

reserved for rapidly spreading infections; recurrent infections; postoperative infections; nonresponsive infections; and compromised host defenses

Answer 7

culture and sensitivity

Question 8

canine space is a danger zone

Answer 8

can enter the cavernous sinus

Question 9

Bilateral submandibular, sublingual, and submental

Rapidly spreading cellulitis

Answer 9

Ludwig’s angina

Question 10

best optin for pain control

Answer 10

acetaminophen + ibuprofen

opioids for severe

Question 11

battle signs or mastoid ecchymosis

Answer 11

bruises behind ear suggestive of basilar skull fracture