Lecture 4 - Oral Health & Infections Flashcards

1
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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS)

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canker sores

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Risk Factors canker sores

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Stress
local injury
non-smoker
hormonal changes
genetics
certain diseases
Vit/mineral deficiencies
non-infectious

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3
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signs and symptoms of canker sores

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ulcers form on moveable parts of mouth
painful
look like craters

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4
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minior canker sores

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85% incidence
usually ~ 1 lesions
none to moderate pain
< 1 cm
duration 5-7days

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5
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Major canker sores

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5% incidence
2-10 lesions
none-moderate pain
0.5- 2cm
duration 7-14 days

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6
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Herpetiform

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~10% incidence
multiple crops
severe pain
1-4cm
Any intraoral area no self care
duration ~60 days

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7
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Self-treatment exclusions ulceres

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present > 2 weeks
Frequent recurrent
Systemic illness or other Identifiable cause of ulcers
prior unsuccessful treatment

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8
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Major risk factors oral cancer

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tobacco use
Heavy alcohol drinking

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9
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Other risk factors for oral cancer

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HPV infection
male
> 55yrs old
Exposure to sunlight
Poor nutrition
Immunsuppresion

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10
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Non-pharm canker sore treatment

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Apply ice for 10min
Rinse warm salt water or mouthwash
apply baking soda to ulcer
Avoid exacerbating factors

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11
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OTC oral debriding/wound cleaners

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Carbide peroxide or Hydrogen peroxide (each has specific directions)

MOA: release O2 to mechanically cleanse the ulcer

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12
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Topical oral anesthetics

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Benzocaine products

MOA: block conduction of nerve impulses to reduce pain

use ~4 times per day

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13
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Precaution/warnings of topical oral anesthetics

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hypersensitivity reactions
Can be irritating
Methemoglobinemia = V rare

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14
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OTC topical oral protectants

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MOA: provide protective barrier over canker to limit friction and irritation

place over sore for 10-20sec and stays on until dissolved

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15
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Prevention of canker sores

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Avoid foods that can use it
stiff toothbrush
SLS toothpaste

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16
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Cold sore trigger of reactivation

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Fatigue
Windburn
Stress
Fever
Immunosuppression
Common cold
injury
UV radiation

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17
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Self treat exclusions of cold sore

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> 14 days present
increasing rate of recurrence
Infection
Immunosuppression

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18
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non-pharm cold sore treatment

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wash hand frequently
clean lesson with gentle soap and water
keep lesions to prevent cracking
avoid identified triggers

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19
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OTC cold sore option

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Docosanol 10% (Abreva)

Only FDA approved OTC, 12yrs+
reduces severity and duration

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20
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Docosanol 10%

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MOA: inhibit fusion between HSV and human cells

use 5 times per day

ADE: mild burning/stinging

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21
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Cold sore supplements

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Lysine
Lemon balm
Tea tree oil = similar to acyclovir cream efficacy
Vitamin E

22
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Systemic antivirals

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Acyclovir
Valacyclovir
Famciclovir

23
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Dosing for -clovirs

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Initial treatment usually different than dosing for recurrence

24
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MOA & adjustments for -clovirs

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MOA: inhibit viral DNA synthesis and replication

have to be renal dose adjusted

25
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counseling points

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maintain hydration
start first sign of prodrone
Famciclovir contains lactose*

26
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Indications for chronic suppressive treatment of cold sores

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frequent recurrence, no clear prodrome
recurrences affect quality of life
recurrences associated w/ serious systemic complication
can use episodically, such as triggeres

27
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Options for suppressive old sore treatment

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Acyclovir 400mg BID
Valacyclovir 500-1000mg QD
Famciclovir 500mg BID

28
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Xerostomia

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Dry mouth

29
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Risk factors for dry mouth

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Medications***

anticholinergic**
TCA**
Anti-psych**
Anti-hist 1st gen**
Antihypertensive
Benzo
opioids
muscle relaxants

30
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Risk factors for dry mouth

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Depression
DM
Crohns
Soren’s = most common
HIV

substance use
Hx of radiation

31
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prevention of caries

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thorough brushing/flossing
use fluoride-enriched products
toothpaste w/o SLS
avoid high sugar/acid food+drink
regular dental care

32
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self treatment exclusions for dry mouth

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periodontal disease
damage,decay,etc
Signs of infection
Evidence of mouth trauma
Gums bleeding w/o identifiable cause
Use dentures dont fit right

33
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dry mouth therapeutic lifestyle changes

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Avoid alc, caffeine, tobacco, hard to chew food
sip water throughtday + while eating
chew sugar free gum
take suspected meds before eating

34
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risk factors tooth hypersensitivity

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Erosion of enamel = brush to hard/stiff bristles
Acidic food/drink
Gum disease
Gridning teeth
whitening products

35
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signs & symptoms of tooth hypersensitivity

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Sharp pain caused by temp or sugary food/drink
Varies in severity

36
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How does tooth hypersensitivity vary from toothache

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toothache is not self treatable

hypersensitivity occurs in response to stimuli

37
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self treatment exclusions for tooth hypersensitivity

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constant dull pain = indicative of toothache
damage or loosening of teeth
signs of infection
evidence of mouth trauma
gums bleeding w/o identifiable cause
use of dentures that dont fit correctly

38
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Therapeutic lifestyle changes for tooth hypersensitivity

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avoid acid food/bev
avoid whitening toothpastes/products
Proper toothbrushing

39
Q

Desensitizing toothpaste info

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MOA: decrease excitability of neurons in dentin (Potassium nitrate 5% active ingredient)

age 12+

takes 2-4 weeks, use instead of regular toothpaste

40
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viral pharyngitis

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conjunctivitis
Rhinorrhea+cough
Oral ulcer
Hoarseness
Diarrhea
Rash

41
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bacterial pharyngitis

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abrupt onset of sore throat
fever
HA
GI upset
Patch exudates
Palatal petichiae
Scarlatiniform rash
Anterior cervical adenitis
Exposure to GAS pharyngitis

42
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Screening Culture

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Advantages: 90-95% sensitivity/sepcigicity

Disadvantages: 18-24hrs incubation

43
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Screening Rapid Antigen Detection Test

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Advantage: immediate results

Disadvantage: 70-90% sensitivity

44
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Drugs to avoid for bacterial pharyngitis

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Tetracyclines: prevalent resistance in GAS
Sulfonamides: not effective elim GAS
Fluoroquinolone: more adverse effects

45
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Symptoms management pharyngitis

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Tylenol= 10-15mg/kg q4/6hrs,max 5doses/24hrs
ibuprofen = 10mg/kg (400max) q4/6hrs, max 40mg/kg or 2400mg/day

46
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Symptoms management pharyngitis

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Tylenol= 10-15mg/kg q4/6hrs,max 5doses/24hrs

ibuprofen = 10mg/kg (400max) q4/6hrs, max 40mg/kg or 2400mg/day

phenol 1.4% spray = topical

Avoid aspirin

47
Q

1st line penicillin ADE

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common: stomach discomfort, N, V
Serious: C.diff, Hypersensitivity

48
Q

1st line penicillin pt counseling

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take w/ or w/o food
shake suspension before using
store in fridge, throw away after 14 days

49
Q

1st line amoxicillin ADE

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Common: N/V/D, HA, rash
Serious: hypersensitivity, SJS, TEN, eryhtema multiforme

50
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1st line amoxicillin Pt counseling

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Take w/ or w.o food
shake suspension before using
store in fridge, throw away after 14 days

51
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non-anaphylactic PCN allergy Cephalexin + cefadroxil

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Cephalexin: common = D, serious - SJS,TEN, Hypersensitivity

Cefadroxil: Common = N/D, Serious = SJS, multiform, C.diff, hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia

52
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anaphylactic PCN allergy Clinda,Clarith,Azith- thromycin

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Clinda/Clarith = dont refridge

Azith = store room temp or fridge, discard 10 days