Perscriptions

Question 1

What is the treatment for Lichen Planus? (3)

Answer 1

1- Clobetasol proprionate (Temovate) (Box warning) 0.05% Gel. Disp. 15 gram tube. Dry affected area and gently apply bid-tid. Refill 1
2-Dexamethasone elixir 0.5mg/5mL. Disp. 240 mL Rinse with 1 tsp for 3-4 minutes after meals and at bedtime and expectorate.
3- Fluocinonide (Lidex) (Box warning) 0.05% gel. Disp. 15 gram tube. Dry affected area and gently apply thin amount bid-tid Refill 1

Question 2

What are some treatments for RAU?

Answer 2

Aphthasol, Dexammethasone, Temovate. KENOLOG 10 or 40. 1 mL of 10 or 0.25 mL of 40 for every cm of lesion.

Question 3

What is the treatment for desquamative gingivitis?

Answer 3

Biopsy for confirmation and topical steroids.

Question 4

What is the differential for desquamative gingivitis? What is the treatment?

Answer 4

Lichen Planus, Mucous membrane pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, systemic lupus erythematosis, hypersensitivity. Topical steroids.

Question 5

What is another name for angular cheilitis?

Answer 5

Perleche

Question 6

What are the treatments for angular cheilitis? (3)

Answer 6

1- Mycolog II which is triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% and nystatin 100,000 units/gram disp 15 gram tube and apply tid unti healing Refill 1. 2- Nystatin oral suspension 100,000 units/mL disp 240mL sig rinse with 1 tsp for 3-4 minutes qid and swallow Refill 1. 3-Clotrimazole troche 10 mg disp 50 sig take one tablet 5 times a day (let disolve in mouth) Refills 0.

Question 7

What is oral melanoacanthoma?

Answer 7

Reactive process thought to be due to trauma.

Question 8

What is a granular cell tumor?

Answer 8

Benign soft tissue neoplasm that show predilection for oral cavity. Most common site is tongue.

Question 9

What is the treatment for a herpetic infection?

Answer 9

Acyclovir 5% ointment disp 15 gm tube sig apply to affected area 5 times a day Refill 1. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) tabs 500 mg Disp 28 sig 2 tabs bid refills 3. Acyclovir (Zovirax) 200 mg caps Disp 50 Sig 1 cap 5x daily refills 3.

Question 10

What is the Rx for Mycostatin?

Answer 10

100,000 units/mL disp 240 mL Sig rinse 1 tsp 3-4 min qid and swallow. refill 1 and dont use with active caries.

Question 11

What is the Rx for Clotrimazole Troche?

Answer 11

10 mg, disp 50 Sig dissolve one tap slowly in mouth 5x daily. refill 0

Question 12

What is the Rx for fluconazole?

Answer 12

(Diflucan) 100 mg tab, disp 11 Sig 2 tab day of and 1 daily. Refill 0

Question 13

What is the Rx for nystatin ointment?

Answer 13

100,000 units/gm disp 15 mg Sig apply sparingly to affected areas qid Refill 1

Question 14

What is the Rx for mycolog II?

Answer 14

Nystatin 100,000 units/gm and triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% ointment disp 15 gm sog apply sparingly to affected areas qid refill 1

Question 15

What is the Rx for acyclovir?

Answer 15

200 mg caps disp 50 sig 1 cap 5x daily refills 3

Question 16

What is the Rx for Valacyclovir

Answer 16

500 mg tabs disp 28 sig 2 tabs bid refills 3

Question 17

What is the Rx for acyclovir ointment?

Answer 17

5% ointment disp 15 mg sig apply 5x daily with fingercot at first symptom refills 1

Question 18

What is the Rx for clobetasol proprionate?

Answer 18

Brand name Temovate 0.05% gel, disp 15 mg sig dry affected area, then gently massage thin amount 2-3 times per day refills 1

Question 19

What is the Rx for fluocinonide?

Answer 19

0.05% gel, disp 15 gm sig dry affected area, then gently massage thin amount 2-3 times per day refill 1

Question 20

What is the Rx for decadron elixir?

Answer 20

0.5 mg/5mL disp 240 mL Sig rinse with 1 tsp 3-4 min after meals and at bed time and spit out. Refills 3

Question 21

What is the Rx for xylocaine viscous?

Answer 21

2% solution disp 100 mL sig Rinse with 1 tsp as needed and spit out. Refills 3 Notes: Numbs.

Question 22

What is the Rx for Magic Mouthwash?

Answer 22

Disp 240 mL Sig use as needed, rinse with 1-2 tsp Refills 4 Notes: Pharmacy: Please mix equal parts Maalox, Benadryl, Lidocaine Viscous 2%.

Question 23

What is the Rx for Prednisone?

Answer 23

10 mg tab Disp 40 Sig: 2 tabs bid x 7 days, then 1 tab bid x 4 days, then 1 tab daily until gone. Refill 0