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Older People Revision Questions Flashcards

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How to prevent loss of denture in care home

A

Mark/ingrave initials on denture base and provide labelled container
mark with sandpaper

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2
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Glandosane

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used to treat people with dry mouth but NOT in paitents with teeth as acidic

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3
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Causes of ulcers

A 
truama
medication - iron tabs, asiprin
oral cancer
recurrent aphthous stomaitits
viral infection
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4
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Treatment of ulcers

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oronurse - non foaming toothpaste

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5
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Causes of candidosis

A 
dry mouth
ill fitting dentures
elederly
prolonged antibiotics
immunocompromised
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6
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Treatment for oral cnadidosis

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micanozole - not if on warfarin as causes increased risk of myopathy
Nystatin if on warfarin

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