Upper GI Tract Flashcards
1
Q
What is stomatitis?
A
look up
2
Q
How many kinds of stomatitis are there?
A
- Primary and Secondary
3
Q
What is primary stomatitis?
A
Apthous (non-infectious), Herpes Simplex I, Traumatic Ulcers
4
Q
What is Secondary stomatitis?
A
Viruses, fungi, bacteria, immunocompromised, candida albicans
5
Q
What is Candidiasis?
A
Thrush (Moniliasis) a cheesy white plaque
6
Q
What are used to treat thrush?
A
Anti-fungals
7
Q
Name of Anti-fungal medications?
A
Mycostatin, Amphotericin B, Clotrimizole
8
Q
What method is used in Treatment?
A
Swish and (Swallow or Spit)
9
Q
What are fungus predisposing factors?
A
Diabetes, antibiotic therapy, immunopression