Treatment with Antibacterials Flashcards
1
Q
What is a local measure that can be taken to treat bacterial infections?
A
Drain pus if present
2
Q
When may you consider antibiotics? (4)
A
- Systemic involvement
- Evidence of spreading
- If patient is immunocompromised
- Hospital emergency
3
Q
What may be signs of systemic involvement in bacterial infections? (3)
A
- Patient looks unwell (malaise)
- Fever
- Cardiac and respiratory rate high or hypoxic
4
Q
What evidence may show spreading of a bacterial infection? (4)
A
- Cellulitis
- Regional lymph node involvement
- Gross swelling/oedema
- Dysphagia
5
Q
As a dentist for what conditions may you need to prescribe antibiotics? (3)
A
- Necrotising Ulcerative Gingivitis
- Pericoronitis
- Sinusitis that is long lasting and severe
6
Q
How long should you wait to prescribe antibiotics if they have just taken a course?
A
At least 6 weeks
7
Q
Name some types of antimicrobials in the DPF (4)
A
- Pencillins
- Macrolides
- Cephalosporins
- Tetracyclines
8
Q
If a patient is allergic to penicillin what can instead be prescribed for oral infections? (4)
A
- Macrolides
- Tetracyclines
- Metronidazole
- Clindamycin
9
Q
When is it best to review a patient’s antibiotic treatment?
A
- Review after 2-3 days
- If patient worse after 48 hours then review treatment
