Elderly medication Flashcards
1
Q
What drug should you avoid in over 80’s?
A
NSAIDS- 50% have GI side effects
Avoid overuse of antibiotics
2
Q
What pH will dentine demineralise at?
A
6.5
3
Q
What pH will enamel demineralise at?
A
5.5 or 4.5 with fluoride
4
Q
What is Hiatus hernia?
A
When the stomach squeezes up into the diaphragm and can cause erosion
5
Q
What medications tend to induce xerostomia?
A
Antidepressants
Antihypertensives
Anxiolytics (Inhibits anxiety)
6
Q
What drugs tend to cause gingival overgrowth?
A
CC blockers
Anti epileptic drugs
Cyclosporin (immunosuppressants)
7
Q
What can be a cause of angular chelitis?
A
Staph infections
Anaemia from iron deficiency
8
Q
What might be a treatment for denture stomatitis?
A
Miconazole (antifungal)
