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Unit 301 and Microbiology and pathology Flashcards

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1
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Preparing for practice means

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Expected level of skills and knowledge of each registrant group upon qualification

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Scope of practice

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Additional skills after qualification

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Who is the regulatory body of the dental profession?

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GDC

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What act does the duty of care requirement come under?

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Health and safety at work act

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What is the duty of care?

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Responsibility of the employer to ensure all legislations and regulations are followed within the practice.
All staff have a duty of care to their patients

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Student professionalism and fitness to practice implies..

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Professional behaviour of all students

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What are the qualities required to be fit to practice as a GDC registrant?

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Personal skills, acceptable attitudes and behaviours, qualifications.

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What is a bacteria?

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Microscopic single cell organisms that survive as inactive spores when conditions are not favorable for them to grow and reproduce

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What is a virus?

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ultramicroscopic organisms that live within cells of other organisms

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What is fungi?

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types of microscopic plant organism that grows across cells and tissues as an extensive branching network of fungal tissue.

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What are prions?

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type of special infectious protein that is capable of causing disease

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Does the micro-organism protozoa cause any diseases within the oral cavity?

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No

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how do we maintain sterilisation/decontamination with Patients who have CJD (prion)?

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single use items
manufacturing stage, industrial sterilisation technique - gamma rays

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What is the cocci bacteria?

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circular micro-organism
colonies living in clusters are = staphylococci
Living in chains = streptococci

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What is the bacilli bacteria?

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rod shaped with pointed ends
round ended ones = lactobacilli

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What is the spirochaetes bacteria?

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spiral shaped - helix

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17
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Bacteria survives as what?

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spores

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18
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What are anaerobic bacteria?

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bacteria that exists in areas of low oxygen levels
e.g. deep within carious lesion or a periodontal pocket.
more difficult to reach and remove physically

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Why are antibiotics taken?

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to fight against infection by bacteria

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What are bactericidal agents?

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chemicals used to clean externally (disinfectants)
kill bacteria

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What are bacteriostatic agents?

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chemicals used to clean externally but do not kill bacteria
prevent them reproducing and multiplying

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What does a virus exist as within the cells of other organisms?

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protein capsule
contains all the chemicals a virus needs to reproduce within the cells of its host.

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23
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What does the bacteria streptococcus mutans cause?

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dental caries

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24
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What does the bacteria lactobacillus cause?

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later colonisation of an established carious lesion
deeper the tooth tissues become INFECTED

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What does the bacteria actinomyces cause?

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periodontal disease

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What does the bacteria staphylococci cause?

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skin boils and gingival boils, impetigo

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What does the bacteria`s bacillus fusiformis and borrelia vincentii cause?

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ANUG

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28
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Candida albicans is a type of what micro-organism?

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Fungi

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29
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Denture stomatitis is caused by?

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candida albicans

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What does hyphae mean?

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Fungi grow as an extensive network of branches lying across the body tissues.

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31
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What is the correct name for oral thrush?

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acute oral candidosis

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32
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What is the correct name for denture stomatitis?

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chronic oral candidosis

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33
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What is angular cheilitis?

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candida infection that involves the angles of the mouth
localised area of inflamed and cracked skin which is often crusted over.

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34
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What patients tend to suffer with acute oral candidosis?

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generally ill, elderly, those with serious diseases e.g. AIDS
course of antibiotics

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35
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What does acute oral candidosis look like?

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white film with underlying red sore patches

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36
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What causes chronic oral candidosis?

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poor hygiene with appliance (denture), raised moisture levels beneath the appliance

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37
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What virus is linked to oral cancer?

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Human papillomavirus HPV

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38
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What is the virus that causes chicken pox?

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Herpes varicella

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39
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What does the epstein barr virus cause?

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glandular fever

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40
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What virus causes mumps?

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paramyxovirus

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41
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What are fungal infections treated with?

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antifungal agents
systemic tablets, oral gels, oral solutions

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42
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What is glossitis inflammation of?

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tongue
red and smooth and sore

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43
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Who does burning mouth syndrome tend to affect?

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elderly women

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44
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What disease is associated with coxsackievirus?

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hand, foot and mouth disease

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45
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What are minor aphthous ulcers?

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small, shallow, painful ulcers
heal within 14 days

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What are major aphthous ulcers?

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large, painful ulcers
take weeks to months to heal
cause scaring

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What are herpetiform aphthous ulcers?

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very small, multiple ulcers
can occur 100 at a time

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48
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Lichen planus is?

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rash that can affect different parts of your body and the inside of your mouth.

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49
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Are malignant ulcers painful (squamous cell carcinoma)?

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NO
do not heal within 2-3 weeks

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50
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What is leukoplakia?

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a white patch that has no obvious local cause

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51
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What is erythroplakia?

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a red patch on the oral mucosa

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52
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What is a dentigerous cyst?

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develops around an impacted or unerupted tooth

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53
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What is a periapical cyst?

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develops around the tooth apex

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54
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What is a mucocele?

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Trauma to minor salivary glands causing a cyst
lower lip

55
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What are the 3 inherited condition or genetic mutation that produce an illness or condition that is present at birth?

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  • cleft lip or palate
  • congenital absence of some teeth (hypodontia)
  • defect of tooth formation e.g. amelogeneisis imperfecta
56
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What is direct entry?

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the bacteria enters through damaged skin or oral epithelium from cuts etc.

57
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What are the 5 signs of inflammation?

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heat
swelling
redness
pain
loss of function

58
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During tissue repair (e.g. after a cut), what is the temporary layer of repair cells called?

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granulation tissue

59
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What are antigens?

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toxic or foreign substance in the body that induces immune response

60
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What does our body release during immune response?

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antibodies and antitoxins

61
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What does natural immunity mean?

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present from birth

62
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What does passive immunity mean?

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present from birth, inherited by MUM

63
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What does acquired immunity mean?

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Prevent reoccurrence of the same infection
creation of antibodies and antitoxins during a pathogen attack

64
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What does inherited immunity mean?

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present from birth, inherited mum and dad

65
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What does vaccination immunity mean?

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given a harmless dose of a pathogen, stimulate the leucocytes to develop the antibodies and antitoxins

66
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What does mutation mean?

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where a pathogen (virus) changes their chemical make up and produce a new variation of a disease.

67
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What is the reason behind contact dermatitis amongst members of staff?

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increased use of hand cleaning agents in the workplace

68
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What is pericoronitis?

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acute bacterial infection of the soft tissues (operculum)
third molars

69
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What is cellulitis?

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bacterial infection spreading from a tooth into the surrounding deep soft tissue structures.

70
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What are the known risk factors for oral cancer?

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tobacco habits, alcohol, sunlight, diet, genetics.

71
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During checkups, checking for oral cancer or referring is in line with what guidelines?

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NICE

72
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In line with smoking cessation, what are the 3 A`s?

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ask, advise, act

73
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In regards to alcohol what is the average unit per week for women and men?

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14 units

74
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What does halitosis stand for?

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bad breath

75
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What is condition does herpes zoster cause?

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shingles

76
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What antibiotic is not recommended for dento-alveolar infections?

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clindamycin

77
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What is a specialist mouthwash called that can be given to patients suffering from pericrontitis?

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peroxyl

78
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What are antivirals (medication) used for?

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used specifically against infections caused by a virus

79
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What are antifungal (medication) used for?

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against fungal infections
fluconazole 50mg
nystatin - oral suspension
amphotericin - 10mg
miconazole - oral gel

80
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What are analgesics (medication) used for?

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used to primarily relieve pain
paracetamol and ibuprofen and aspirin

81
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What can paracetamol cause if the recommended dose is exceeded?

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liver damage

82
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What can ibuprofen cause if the recommended dose is exceeded?

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stomach ulcers

83
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How many principles does the GDC standards for the dental team have?

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9

84
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Dental nurses are expected to familiarise themselves with the standards for the dental team by the time they begin their…

A

formal training

85
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What is the reason behind the GDC standards of the dental team?

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patient expectations of the dental professionals they come into contact with during their treatment.

86
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When the word MUST is used the duty is..

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compulsory

87
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When the word SHOULD is used the duty…

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may not apply in all situations and that an alternative action may be appropriate

88
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Principle 1: Put a patient’s interest first implies what?

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duty of care and safeguarding
treatment options (best interest), tone of voice/body language
ethical advertising - social media

89
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Principle 2: communicate effectively with patients implies what?

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communication skills and duty of candour
communicate effectively, treatment options, risks, benefits and costs.

90
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Principle 3: Obtain valid consent implies what?

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valid consent
written consent, treatment estimates signed.

91
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Principle 4: maintain and protect patients information what?

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confidentiality, data security and protection
GDPR - patients can have access to their own notes, and ONLY a third party (legal) with the patients agreement.

92
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Principle 5: have a clear and effective complaints procedure implies what?

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complaints and improving performance
respond in writing, correct time scale

93
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Principle 6: work with colleagues in a way that is in the patient’s best interest implies what?

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team working
appropriately trained and competent
good leadership, shared aims, understanding of roles and responsibilities.

94
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Principle 7: maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills implies what?

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continuing professional development, lifelong learning using PDP, scope of practice
Knowledge and skills are kept to date at all times.
CPD activities

95
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Principle 8: raise concerns if patients are at risk implies what?

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safeguarding, raising concerns, whistleblowing
welfare of someone is at risk by the acts of a dental professional.

96
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Principle 9: Make sure your own personal behaviour maintains patients confidence in you and the dental profession implies what?

A

professionalism
inside and outside of work

97
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What does a holistic approach mean?

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you must take into account a patient’s overall health

98
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What third party can you give a patients notes/information to without their knowledge?

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court order
statutory duty

99
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Who should a practice request guidance from in regards to patients access to their own records?

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information commissioner’s office

100
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What procedure is followed in regards to complaints?

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written complaints procedure

101
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If a patient or member of staff is at risk from another staff member, who is the local health commissioner should be informed?

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CQC

102
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Why is good communication necessary?

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Put the patient at ease, allow the team to provide the best care, assist the team.

103
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Additional resources that may be required for some patients (communication):

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Interpreter
carer, family member - elderly with dementia
hearing induction loop

104
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What does communicating mean?

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to give or exchange information - verbally, non-verbally.

105
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Examples of good communication:

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talking, written explanations, information leaflets/posters, body language, eye contact, facial expression, body position, touching.

106
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What are the 3 principles of gaining consent:

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informed, voluntary, ability

107
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What is informed consent?

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patient is given full information about the treatment - to be able to make an informed decision.

108
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What is specific consent?

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consent gained for each stage of treatment

109
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What is valid consent?

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informed, specific, given by the parent/guardian

110
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The patient must be deemed COMPETENT, and to have the MENTAL CAPACITY to show they have a full understanding of the situation (consent).

A
111
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Gillick competence is..

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Children under the age of 16 are able to give informed consent for their own treatment - if they are competent.

112
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Examples of conditions that may cause incapacity for adults:

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stroke, brain damage, dementia, learning difficulties, drugs/alcohol

113
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What does the lasting power of attorney relate to (LPA)?
scotland: WPA

A

Appointed attorneys that have a duty of care to always act in the best interests of the patient.
make decisions for an incompetent patient

114
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What does contemporaneous mean?

A

dental records are kept up to date.

115
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patients can access their dental records by submitting what?

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written request

116
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What is the data protection act 1998?

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governs how public bodies may handle and process personal data such as health records.

117
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Who does the access to health records act 1990 imply with?

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health records of a deceased patient.

118
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Recall arrangements are in line with which guidelines?

A

NICE

119
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adequate records should be retained for 11 years after completion of treatment (adults)
or to the age of 25 years old (children)
Date protection act

A
120
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Medical history should be FULLY updated at what appointments?

A

every recall appointment
examination

121
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details of any current medications/ non prescription can be checked in the..

A

BNF

122
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Form FP25 is for:

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standard chart
recording patients visit, treatments etc

123
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Form FP17 is for:

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given to the patient, treatment estimate, NHS charges, dental estimates

124
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Form FP10D is for:

A

prescriptions

125
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What is the confidentiality of patient records act in Scotland?

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freedom of information Act 2000

126
Q

NHS regulations require dental records to be retained for how long?

A

2 years

127
Q

A patient request for their own records must be made in writing, how long should the dentist respond to this request?

A

within 1 month of the request (40 days)

128
Q

The information commissioners office produce the invaluable guidance document GDPR , how many steps does this include?

A

12

129
Q

What is the current legislation in regards to complaints in England?

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local authority social services and national health service complaints regulations 2009

130
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Complaints should be resolved in house without the need for other authorities such as:

A

primary care organisation (PCO)
OR GDC

131
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List the complaints procedure:

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responsibility - responsible person
acknowledgement - few working days (48 hours)
Investigation
Timescale
report - written
Appeal
Records

132
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During the appeal stage of the complaints procedure, who can the patient appeal to?

A

NHS commissioning body, PCO
NHS - health service ombudsman
private - dental complaints service

133
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