Population Approaches To Fluoride Delivery Flashcards
1
Q
what are some delivery systems
A
passive - water - salt - milk - fruit juices active - toothbrushing - tablets -varnish
2
Q
what are some negative effects of fluoridation
A
fluorosis (skeletal) cancer genotoxic hip fracture still birth downs syndrome e immune system fuctnion
3
Q
what is autonomy
A
the pt has the right to refuse or choose their treatment
4
Q
what is beneficence
A
a practitioner should act in the best interest of the pt
5
Q
what is non maleficence
A
no harm to pt
6
Q
what are a fe other ethical decision
A
justice
dignity
trustfullnes
7
Q
how much fluoride for acute fluoride poisoning
A
fatal dose between 5-10g
32-64mg
8
Q
what are the symptoms of acute fluoride poison
A
nausea vomit GI pain muscular weakness spasms tetany
9
Q
when will skeletal fluorosis develop
A
over 8ppm
10
Q
what is severe chronic toxicity
A
abs 14-68mg/day
GI complaints
osteosclerosis
11
Q
wat is skeletal fluorris
A
from chronic high level expo
12
Q
what are early symptoms of skeletal fluorosis
A
stiffness
pain in joints
