prescribing

Question 1

Patient comes in with a swelling hen should you call A&E

Answer 1

1. Temperature >39
2. Spreading cellulitits
3. Pt unable to swallow
4. Compromised airway

Question 2

What is the first lien of treatment for a spreading infection a dental abscess in dentistry

Answer 2

Amoxicillin capsules 500mg 3 times a day for 5 days

Question 3

When would you not prescribe amoxicillin

Answer 3

If pt has a penicillin allergy

Question 4

What would you prescribe to a pt with a penicillin allergy

Answer 4

Metronidazole 400mg 3 times a day for 5 days

Question 5

What is a contraindication for metronidazole

Answer 5

Pt taking warfarin

Question 6

If a pt is allergic to penicillin and taking warfarin what can you prescribe

Answer 6

First speak to a specialist before prescribing clindamycin or clarithromycin

Question 7

What is the first line of antibiotics for NUG and pericoronitis

Answer 7

Metronidazole tablets 400mg 3 times a day for 3 days

Question 8

When would you not prescribe metronidazole for a pt with NUG or pericorontitis

Answer 8

If pt:
- is pregnant
- has an alcohol dependency
- Takes warfarin

Question 9

If there is a contraindication for metronidazole what can we prescribe instead to a pt with NUG or pericoronitis

Answer 9

Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day for 3 days