Previous MCQ Flashcards
(48 cards)
What is the maximum safe dose of paracetamol can a pt have over 24 period?
- 4g
You are examining neck of a pt who has had a recent throat infection. What diagnosis on lymph nodes is most likely correct?
- Enlarged deep cervical nodes only
When thinking about potential of post op bleeding following tooth XLA, what is a systemic haemostatic agent that could be provided to help alleviate prolonged bleeding?
- Tranexamic acid
What is the documented permanent neuro-sensory damage to IAN following XLA of low risk wisdom tooth?
- <10%
What is a peri-operative complication?
- Fracture of alveolar plate
Osteoporosis is a common finding in elderly and can result in ?
- Increase in risk of lower vetebral fractures
Osteoarthritis is a frequently a problem in elderly. Main supplement or drug take to reduce the disability associated with this is?
- Non-steroidal anti inflammatories
What space is the most common for an acute abscess to track to from an upper lateral incisor tooth?
- Buccal
An elderly pt feels faint when made to sit rapidly from lying flat in dental chair. Most likely reason in the ageing pt is?
- Reduced baroreceptor response
Following dental trauma the most likely place to find a missing tooth fragment is where?
- In right main lunch bronchi
An older person attend GP as he has been losing weight and getting breathless. GP takes a blood sample to check for anaemia. What first line blood test does he request?
- Full blood count
Haemophillia A is caused by deficiency of ?
- Factor VIII
Haemophilia B is caused by deficiency of ?
- Factor IX
Patients with RA can have difficulty holding toothbrush due to destruction of
- Metacarpophalangeal joints?
68 year old female taking alendronic acid for osteoporosis. Requires non-surgical tooth XLA. How should she be managed?
- XLA and review pt 4 weeks later
60 year old male attends 6 months after radiotherapy for left tonsillar tumour. Dry mouth. Wears maxillary denture and has 10 mandibular teeth remaining, you prescibe him saliva substitutes - what should NOT be prescribed?
- Glandosane aerosol spray
23 female with Type 1 von willebrands disease requires XLA of 3 molar teeth. What medications will she need prior to removing these?
- Desmopressin (DDVAP)
Hypothyroid pt found to have?
- Low T4 and high TSH
What is the most appropriate post-surgical advice to give to pt who has just had tooth XLA>
- Avoid eating until effect of anaesthetic has worn off
Sharp shooting painful sensation affecting lower lip?
- Dysaethesia
Pt has medication that directly inhibits thrombin. Needs XLA of 4 teeth and has appointment monday at 9am. What instructions related to medication?
- Miss morning dose of Dabigatran and take medication as normal in evening
What is an IV bisphosphanate drug that may cause complications following XLA?
- Zoledronic acid
What applies to flap design?
- Base of flap should be wider than apex
Weakness of lower facial muscles and upper limb on same side starting suddenly during dental treatment would suggest pt has had a?
- Transient ischaemic attack
