L11: introduction to chemotherapy

Question 1

what bacteria can cause dental carries?

Answer 1

strepptococcus mutans

Question 2

what bacteria can cause periodontal disease?

Answer 2

actinobacilli

Question 3

what is an example of a bacteriostatic agent becoming bactericidal when present in higher concentrations ?

Answer 3

sulfonamides , erythromycin

Question 4

prolonged use of AMA can cause ___

Answer 4

alteration in normal flora of the GI resulting in vitamin K and B deficiency

Question 5

what is the standard prophylactic given?

what alternative is given if the patient cannot take oral medications ?

what alternative is given if the patient is allergic to penicillin ?

what alternative is given is the patient is both allergic to penicillin and cannot take oral medication ?

Answer 5

amoxicillin (oral penicillin)

ampicillin ( injected penicillin)

clindamycin, cephalexin/ cephadroxil (cephalosporins), azithromycin , clarithromycin

lindomycin / cephazolin

Question 6

if inadequate dose of non synergetic drugs is used then resistance may be prompted