Oropharynx

Question 1

What is xerostoma

Answer 1

Dry mouth

Question 2

True or false:

Dry mouth can increase the risk of oral infections

Answer 2

TRUE

Especially oral candidiasis

Question 3

How long must you weight between using toothpaste and chlorhexidine mouthwashes?

Why?

Answer 3

30 minutes

It is not compatible with anionic agents in toothpastes

Question 4

True or false:

Chlorhexidine can stain teeth

Answer 4

TRUE

It stains teeth and tongue brown with prolonged use.

Question 5

Which nutritional deficiencies can cause oral ulceration and inflammation ?
(3 points)

Answer 5

Iron
Folate
Vitamin B12

Question 6

Describe an aphthous ulcer

Answer 6

Small
Round of ovoid shape
Defined margins

Question 7

Unexplained mouth ulcers of > ______ should be referred to exclude mouth cancer

Answer 7

> 3 weeks

Question 8

1st line treatment for aphthous ulcers is _______

Answer 8

Corticosteroids

Can use hydrocortisone oromucosal tablets

Question 9

What is the active ingredient in bonjela

Answer 9

Choline salicylate

Avoid in under 16s and salicylate hypersensitivity!

Question 10

Which antibiotic is generally used for dental infections

Answer 10

Metronidazole

Oral infections are generally anaerobic

Question 11

Which antibiotics are used in dental abscess

2 points

Answer 11

Pen V or Amoxicillin

Question 12

Which antibiotic is indicated for acute sore throat (Only if: severe symptoms, serious illness or high risk of complications)

Answer 12

Penicillin V for 5 - 10 days