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Prescribing in ADC and oral surgery Flashcards

1
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What does ADC stand for

A

Acute dental care

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How should you write a prescription

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Legibly in ink stating the :

  1. Date
  2. Name
  3. Address of patient and the practice
  4. Age and DOB preferable
  5. Name of drug clearly using approved title only
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When is It a legal requirement to write the age and DOB of a patient on a prescription

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When the medication is for a patient under 12

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What information about the drug should you write on the prescription

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  1. Dose
  2. Frequency
  3. Quantity to be supplied
  4. Minimum dose interval
  5. Max amount per day
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5
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What does nocte stand for on a prescription

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At night

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What does mane stand for on a prescription

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Morning

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What does bid/bd stand for on a prescription

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Twice a day

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What does tid/tds stand for on a prescription

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Thrice a day

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What does pm stand for on a prescription

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As needed/ required

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10
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Give some examples of bacterial infections in dentistry

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  1. Dental abscess
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What is the first treatment we carry out for a dental abscess

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Drainage of the tooth or extraction

Can try and attempt to drain soft tissues by incision

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12
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When are antibiotics appropriate to use for a dental abscess

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When there is evidence of systemic or spreading infection such as cellulitis, lymphadenopathy, swelling etc

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13
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Which antibiotic do we prescribe for bacterial infections

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  1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500mg

2. Amoxicillin capsules 500mg

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How many Phenoxymethylpenicillin tablets do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

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40 tabs

2 tabs 4 times a dat

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How much Phenoxymethylpenicillin can we give to a 6month-1 year old

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62.5mg QDS

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How much Phenoxymethylpenicillin can we give to a 1-5 yr old

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125mg qds

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How much Phenoxymethylpenicillin can we give a 5-11 yr old

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250mg QDS

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How many Amoxicillin capsules do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

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15 capsules

1 capsule 3 times a day for 5 days

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How much Amoxicillin can we give to a 6month-1 year old

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125mg TDS 5 days

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How much Amoxicillin can we give to a 1-4 yr old

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250mg tds

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How much Amoxicillin can we give a 5-17 yr old

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500mg TDS

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22
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What can we give to a patient with bacterial infection who has a penicillin allergy

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Metronidazole tablets 400mg

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How many Metronidazole tablets do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

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15 TABS

1 tablet 3 time a day for 5 days

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How much Metronidazole can we give a 1-3 yr old

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50mg tds for 5 days

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How much Metronidazole can we give a 3-6 yr old

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100mg bd for 5 days

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How much Metronidazole can we give a 7-9 yr old

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100mg tds for 5 days

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How much Metronidazole can we give a 10-17 yr old

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200mg tds for 5 days

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28
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List the second line antibiotics for dental abscess

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  1. Clindamycin capsules 150mg
  2. Co amoxiclav 250-125mg
  3. Clarithromycin tablets 250mg
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29
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How many Clindamycin capsules do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

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send 20 capsules

1 capsule 4 times a day for 5 days

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30
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How many Co amoxiclav tablets do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

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15 tablets

1 tablets 3 times a day for 5 days

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31
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How many Clarithromycin tablets do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

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14 tablets

2 tablet a day for 7 days

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32
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What does ANUG stand for

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Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis

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33
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What is the first course of treatment for ANUG

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Scaling and OHI

34
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When can antibiotics be prescribed for ANUG

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If there is systemic involvement in pericoronitis

35
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Which antibiotics would we use to treat systemic involvement in ANUG

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  1. Metronidazole tablets 400mg

2. Amoxicillin capsules 500mg

36
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How many Amoxicillin capsules do we give to a patient WITH ANUG and what instructions do we give with that

A

9 caps for ANUG

1 capsule three times day for 3 days

37
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How many Metronidazole tablets do we give to a patient WITH ANUG and what instructions do we give with that

A

9 tablets for ANUG

1 tab three times day for 3 days

38
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How many Amoxicillin capsules do we give to a patient WITH PERICORONITIS and what instructions do we give with that

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15 caps for pericoronitis

1 capsule three times day for 5 days

39
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How many Metronidazole tablets do we give to a patient WITH PERICORONITIS and what instructions do we give with that

A

15 tablets for pericoronitis

1 tab three times day for 5 days

40
Q

What is the first treatment for sinusitis

A

Local measures such as steam or methanol inflation (not suitable for children

41
Q

What can we prescribe to patients with sinusitis

A
  1. Ephedrine nasal drops 0.5%
    2, Phenoxymethypenicillin 500mg
  2. Doxycycline capsules, 100mg
42
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How much Ephedrine nasal drops do we give a patient and what instructions for give with that

A

10ml

1 drop into each nostril up to 3 times a day

43
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How many Phenoxymethypenicillin 500mg capsules do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

A

40 capsules

2 capsules 4 times a day for 5 days

44
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How many Doxycycline 500mg capsules do we give to a patient and what instructions do we give with that

A

8 capsules

2 first day then 1 daily

45
Q

How do we usually treat dry sockey

A

Rinse the socket with a moneject syringe with warmed saline

Advise the patient to carry on with this and return if they have any problems

46
Q

Are dry sockets always treated with antibiotics

A

No only indicated if there is soft tissue infection and evidence of systemic spread such as lymphadenopathy

47
Q

When should fungal infections be referred and why

A

Chronic hyperplastic candidosis should be referred as it is potentially premalignant

48
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What is the first line of treatment for fungal infections

A

Local measures used in the first instance

Advise patients who use a corticosteroid inhaler to rinse out their mouth and brush teeth after using

49
Q

Give examples of fungal infections that may require antibiotics

A
  1. Pseudomembranous / Erythematous Candidosis

2. Angular Cheilitis

50
Q

What can we prescribe to patients with Pseudomembranous / Erythematous Candidosis

A

1, Fluconazole capsules, 50mg

2. Miconazole oromucosal gel, 24mmg/ml

51
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How many Fluconazole 50mg capsules do we give to a patient with Pseudomembranous / Erythematous Candidosis and what instructions do we give with that

A

7 capsules

Take 1 daily for 7 days

52
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How much Miconazole oromucosal gel 24mmg/ml do we give to a patient with Pseudomembranous / Erythematous Candidosis and what instructions do we give with that

A

18g tube

Apply pea sized amount 4 times a day after food

53
Q

What can Fluconazole and miconazole no the used. with

A

Warfarin and statins

54
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What can we prescribe is Fluconazole and miconazole are contra indicated

A

Nystatin oral suspension, 100,000 unit/ml

55
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How much Nystatin oral suspension, 100,000 unit/ml do we give to patients and what instructions do we give them

A

30m/s

1ml after food 4 times a day for 7 days

56
Q

List some antibiotics we can prescribe for Angular Cheilitis

A
  1. Miconazole cream, 2%
  2. Sodium Fusidate ointment, 2%
  3. Miconazole(2%) and Hydrocortisone(1%) cream or ointment
57
Q

How much Miconazole cream do we give to patients and what instructions do we give with it

A

20g tube

Apple to angles of mouth twice a day Advise patient to use 10 days after lesions have healed.

58
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How much Sodium Fusidate ointment do we give to patients and what instructions do we give with it

A

15g tube

Apply to angles of mouth four times daily (no more than 10 days)

59
Q

What reginme can we give to patients with unresponsive Angular Cheilitis

A

Miconazole(2%) and Hydrocortisone(1%) cream or ointment

60
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How much Miconazole(2%) and Hydrocortisone(1%) cream or ointment do we give to patients and what instructions do we give with it

A

30g tube
Apply to angles of mouth twice a day
Do not use more than 7 days)

61
Q

What do we advise patients with herpes simplex infection

A 
Local measured to be used eg
Avoidance of dehydration 
Soft diet
Adequare analgesia 
Antibactieral mouthwash
62
Q

Which antibiotics can we prescribe to patients with herpes simplex infection

A

Chlorhexidine mouthwash, 0.2%

Hydrogen Peroxide mouthwash, 6%

63
Q

What is herpes labialise

A

Cold sores

64
Q

What can we prescribe to patients with Herpes Labialis

A

Aciclovir cream, 5%

65
Q

What would prescribe a patient with mild to moderate odontogenic pain

A

Paracetamol tablets

Ibuprofen tabslets

66
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What would you prescribe a patient with moderate inflammatory or post operative pain

A

Diclofenac Sodium tablets, 50mg
15 tablets
take 1 3 times a day

67
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What would you prescribe a patient with mild to moderate inflammatory pain

A

Aspirin dispersible tablets 300mg

68
Q

If a patient has a history of stomach problems what would you prescribe along side NSAID

A
  1. Lanzoprazole capsules, 15mg

2. Lanzoprazole capsules, 15mg

69
Q

What would you do if you diagnosed a patient with trigeminal neuralgia

A

Control quickly and make an urgent referral to GMP for FBC and liver function tests

70
Q

What do we prescribe patients with trigeminal neuralgia

A

Carbamazepine tablets,100mg

71
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How much Carbamazepine tablets,100mg do we give patients and what instructions do we give

A

20 tablets

1 tablet per day

72
Q

Name the premedication we give to patients prior to oral sedation

A

Diazepam tablets, 5mg-10mg depending on patient’s anxiety and weight

73
Q

Who should we not give

Diazepam tablets

A

Do not use in patients who are hypersensitive to benzodiazepines, pregnancy, caution in
renal Impairment.

Advise patient to be accompanied and not to drive.

74
Q

Who should we avoid giving penicillin

A

Avoid in patients with

a history of anaphylaxis, urticaria or rash immediately after administration.

75
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What should patients taking Metronidazole avoid

76
Q

What can Erythromycin cause

A

Nausea
Vomitng
Diarrhoea

77
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What should we avoid giving patients taking Erythromycin

A

Avoid warfarin and statin

78
Q

Who should we avoid giving Clindamycin

A
  1. avoid in persons with diarrhoea state
  2. Pregnancy
  3. Nursing mothers
  4. Liver or kidney impairment
  5. Patients taking warfarin and statins
79
Q

What can Doxycycline cause

A 
nausea 
Vomiting 
diarrhoea, 
dysphagia, 
photo sensitivity
80
Q

Who should avoid giving Fluconazole and miconazole

A

Avoid in patients on warfarin and statin

81
Q

Who should we avoid giving ibuprofen

A 
Avoid in
1. patients with allergy to NSAIDs and aspirin 
2. Asthmatics 
3. patients on low dose aspirin, 
4. previous or
active peptic 
5. ulceration.
82
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Who should we be cautious giving Lanzoprazole and Omeprazole

A

Caution in liver disease, pregnancy and birding mothers

4th yr- CAD- Oral surgery (8 decks)

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