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ME Pharm test 7

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aerobic   organism lives only in presence of oxygen  
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anaerobic   organism that can live in absence of oxygen  
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antibacterial   drug used to kill/suppress growth of bacteria  
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antibiotic   used to treat bacteria, viruses, fungus  
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antibiotic drug resistance   acquired through genetic mutation or acquisition of genetic material from other organisms  
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autogenous infection   caused by normal flora bacteria  
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bactericidal   kills bacteria  
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bacteriostatic   suppresses growth of bacteria  
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facultative   organisms able to live in presence or absence of oxygen  
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loading dose   initial dose of drug (large) used to achieve therapeutic levels quickly  
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suprainfection   opportunistic infection caused by overgrowth of microorganisms that aren't susceptible to antibacterial therapy  
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IE   infective endocarditis  
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TJR   total joint replacement  
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commensal agents   agents that live in an environment without causing harm  
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mycotic infection   caused by fungi or molds  
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neonate   infant younger than 1 month  
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parasitism   evolution from commensal status to causing disease  
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saprophytic   ability to live on decaying organic matter  
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subacute   disease development without overt clinical signs and symptoms  
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HIV   human immunodeficiency virus  
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HIVD   human immunodeficiency viral disease  
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HSV   herpes simplex virus  
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antibacterial agent   destructive to or prevents growth of bacteria  
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antibacterial agents are used to   treat infection (usually odontogenic) and antibiotic prophylaxis (to prevent bacteremia)  
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adult body harbors an indigenous flora that includes   bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa  
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infection   invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, resulting in local cellular injury  
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cross-infection   obtained from other humans, animals, environment  
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the strategy in treating bacterial infections is to   target differences between bacterial (prokaryotic) and host/body (eukaryotic) cells  
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drugs have the least toxicity to host when   have more unique pathways  
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drugs have more toxicity to host when   target shared pathways  
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when you have to use a drug that may injure host cells, you take _________ into account   therapeutic index  
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in TI, a higher number means the drug is   safer  
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what is essential for resolution of an infection   debridement and host immune response  
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debridement removes   infection debris  
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for a compromised immune response you would use what kind of drug   bactericidal  
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when a broad spectrum antibacterial is used it can   kill/inhibit harmless bacteria in normal flora  
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use of a broad spectrum antibacterial can result in   suprainfection  
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oral infections are caused by   gram+ facultative cocci gram- bacilla (strict anaerobes)  
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by the time a antibacterial is indicated (fever, lymphadenopathy) what bacteria dominates   anaerobic gram- bacilli  
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spectrum   relative range of drug's antibacterial action  
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narrow spectrum   effective in limited bacterial species  
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extended   effective on greater number of microorganisms  
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broad   can kill/suppress growth of wide variety (most)  
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narrow, extended, and broad spectrum antibacterials are effective on   gram+, gram-, aerobic, facultative, anaerobic organisms  
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most odontogenic infections are   polymicrobial (mixed)  
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most common organism responsible for odontogenic infections include   viridians streptococci  
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what organisms predominate in odontogenic infections   facultative gram+ cocci anaerobic gram+ cocci gram-bacilli  
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what effects plasma concentration   absorption, distribution, elimination of agents  
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what happens to bacteria in a more acidic enviornment   number of species declines, is an increase in number of ones left  
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as an infection matures it becomes   acute or chronic  
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acute infection   spreads  
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chronic infection   localized  
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what infections can become "walled-off" by fibrous connective tissue   low-grade chronic infections  
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to make it easier for antibacterials to reach a "walled-off" infection, you must   remove infected fibrous tissue through debridement  
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debridement often...   eliminates the need for antibacterial agents  
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antibacterial can't destroy all bacteria, they   enhance the immune response  
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host defense mechanism can be adversely affected by   some diseases and medications  
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in a suppressed immune system, use   bactericidal drugs  
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antibacterials work in what ways   1. interrupt bacterial wall synthesis (cidal) 2. interrupt bacterial DNA replication/repair (cidal) 3. interrupt protein (RNA) synthesis (static)  
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Antibacterials that inhibit cell wall synthesis:   penicillins cephalosporins bacitracin vancomycin  
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antibacterials that inhibit protein synthesis   macrolides clindamycin tetracyclines (doxycycline, minocycline) neomycin  
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antibacterials that inhibit DNA synthesis   metronidazole fluoroquinolones  
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what kind ofdrug do you use with an immunocompromised patient   bactericidal  
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combining a static and cidal can result in   antagonistic effects  
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which kind of drug works best in rapid cell growth   bactericidal  
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if given and cidal and a static it will   slow growth of cell and impede cidal drug effects  
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pencillins (narrow spectrum - pen VK) are beta-lactamase   susceptible  
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penicillinase-resistant penicillins (dicloxacillin) are beta-lactamase   resistent  
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broader-spectrum penecillins (ampicillin, amoxicillin, amoxicillin with clavulanic acid) are beta-lactamase   susceptible - with clavulanic adic, mostly resistant  
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cephalosporins first generation are beta-lactamase   susceptible  
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cephalosporins second generation are beta-lactamase   resistant(some)  
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cephalosporins third generation are beta-lactamase   resistant (Greater)  
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beta-lactam antibiotics interfere with...   cell wall synthesis (repair of cell)  
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most common penicillin used it   pen VK  
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pencillin is a prototype drug of   beta-lactamase  
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penicillinase   enzyme that degrades penicillin molecule, eliminated therapeutic effect  
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dicloxacillin is   prototype penicillinase-resistant agent  
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clavulanic acid   added to some penicillins (ex. amoxicillin) to make penicillin combo penicillinase-resistant  
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Cephalosporins cause an allergic reaction to   10% of people with penicillin allergies  
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oral dose forms of cephalosporin are resistant to   penicillinase  
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oral dose forms of cephalosporin are destroyed by   cephalosporinase  
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antibiotic drug resistance can be   genetic or nongenetic, natural or intrinsic, arise from chromosomal mutations  
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vertical transmission -   (daughter cells) of genes that effect altered drug: targets, transport, metabolic pathways  
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horizontal transmission   gaining genetic material from other bacteria  
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#1 reason for development of antibiotic resistance is   indiscriminate use  
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indiscriminate use causes   mutation of chromosomes of bacteria  
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indiscriminate use is ______________ transmission   vertical  
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genetic drug resistance   organisms with natural or intrinsic resistance  
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acquired drug resistance   acquire resistance by gaining genetic material from other bacteria  
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acquired drug resistance is ___________ transmission   horizontal  
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what is the main mode of drug resistance?   acquired drug resistance  
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biolfilm-related drug resistance   bacteria that are stacked and encased in hydrated mix of polysaccharides and protein, form towerlike structures  
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once in a biofilm, bacteria are protected from   antibodies and leukocyte phagocytosis  
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pharmokinetic condiserations refer to   issues related to absorption, distribution, bioavailability, metabolism, elimination of drugs  
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access of antibiotics to site of infection depends on:   1. route of administration 2. degree of plasma protein-binding in circulation 3. concentration of free drug in plasma/extracellular fluid 4. passive diffusion into area of infection  
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periodontal infections are...   polymicrobial  
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what organisms predominate in a periodontal infection   gram- and anaerobic  
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odontogenic infections are usually...   autogenous  
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odontogenic infections primarily affect   teeth (caries), pulpal, periodontal, pericoronal tissues  
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formation of purulent exudate can...   block antibacterials from reaching infection  
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antibiotics are indicated when patient presents with   malaise, chills (fever), trismus, lymphadenopathy, swelling or if they are compromised  
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DOC for uncomplicated odontogenic infection is   pen VK  
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if no improvement in infection after 2-3 days   empirical addition of metronidazole (7 days) while continuing penicillin  
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empirical   affects most bugs so is prescribed  
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many gram- anaerobes have natural/intrinsic resistance to   erythromycin  
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if resistant to erythromycin, will also be resistant to   clindamycin  
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clindamycin is associated with   pseudomembranous collitis  
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pseudomembranous collitis   caused by C.difficle liberating toxins that desquamate epithelial lining of intestines, causing bloody diarrhea and systemic infection  
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Treatment of odontogenic infection: primary line   pen VK, 500mg  
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Treatment of odontogenic infection: secondary   metronidazole or azithromycin 250mg  
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Treatment of odontogenic infection: tertiary   clindamycin 300mg  
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antibacterial agent should be taken ______ before treatment   30 minutes to 1 hour  
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premed: if patient forgets to take premed, can be taken   up to 2 hours after  
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premed: if patient is already on an antibiotic, give   drug from different class, unless it has been 10 days (then can use same)  
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premed: if patient is taking anticoagulants   don't give IM or IV, only oral meds  
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premed: coronary artery bypass grafts/stents   after initial 3 months of healing, don't need premed  
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premed: removal of spleen   may need to premed if done in last 2 years or is a child  
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premed: uncontrolled diabetes   refer for med consult, don't treat  
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premed: end-stage renal disease   premed patients with underlying cardiac risk (check with doc about cleaning before or after dialysis)  
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premed: HIV   considered if <500PMN/mm3 (delay elective treatment)  
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premed: organ transplant   check with doctor  
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premed: hydrocephalus shunt   yes if drains into heart  
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metronidazole interacts with ___________ and produces what adverse effect   alcohol, antabuse effect: nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps  
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oral antibacterial agents, especially ______________ often cause nausea, vomiting, retching, diarrhea   macrolides  
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metronidazole causes   reddish color in urine  
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tetracycline causes   intrinsic tooth staining (if taking during pregnancy or under 9 years old)  
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minocycline causes   black pigmentation in mucosa and bone  
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superinfections with _________________ commonly occur in association with antibacterial chemotherapy   c. albicans  
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in immunocompromised patients, oral candidiasis may   spread systemically via bloodstream  
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oral candidiasis is treated with   antifungals  
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most allergenic drug is   penicillin  
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are ___________ fungal species   100,000  
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______ fungal species are pathogenic to humans   a few  
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commensals   obtain benefit without causing harm  
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commensals are found on   oral, vaginal, GI mucosa, harmless residents of skin, respiratory epithelium  
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paratism/superfection   overgrowth of numbers of commensal organisms, disease develops  
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mycotic infections are associated with   opportunistic infection due to impaired immune system  
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mycotic infections usually affect people with compromised immune system, such as   hiv, use of immunosuppression drugs, treatment of malignant disease (oncology treatment)  
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mycotic infections present as   superficial, cutaneous (skin, mucosa), subcutaneous, systemic  
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most common fungal infections   candida albicans (candidiasis, thrush) and tinea  
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amphotericin B and nystatin are   ergosterol binding  
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amphotericin B treats   systemic fungal infections, fungal meningitis, fungal UTIs  
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nystatin treats   oral and intestinal candidiasis, thrush  
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fluconazole treats   systemic histoplasmosis, opportunistic candidiasis  
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antifungal agents work by   inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, disrupting plasma membrane by binding to ergosterol  
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ergosterol is synthesized within   fungal cells  
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ergosterol is necessary for   cellular activity  
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ergosterol blocks   cytochrome P450 (CYP450)enzyme  
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major adverse effect of all systemic azole antifungals?   hepatotoxicity  
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nystatin is an antifungal that   binds to ergosterol in fungal plasma membrane  
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nystatin increases   membrane permeability, resulting in leakage of cellular components, leading to cell death  
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nystatin use is limited to treatment of   superficial candidial infections of skin, oral, vaginal mucosa with topicals  
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nystatin must stay in contact with skin for   5-7 minutes  
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the most common fungal infection is by   candida species  
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oral candidial infections: presence of blastosphores without hyphae is   commonsal  
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oral candidial infections: presence of blastosphores with hyphae is   opportunistic infection  
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C. albicans is an   opportunistic organism  
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Oral candidiasis is a __________ infection with potential for_______________   localized, systemic dissemation  
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pseudomembranous candidiasis is a   white psuedomembrane, can be wiped away, leaves painful, red, sometimes bleeding area  
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pseudomembranous candidiasis can be   acute or chronic  
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pseudomembranous candidiasis is observed in   neonates (thrush) and immunosuppressed patients  
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Erythematous Candidiasis is a   red patch, usually on palate or dorsum of tongue  
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Erythematous Candidiasis symptoms   loss of filiform papilla, burning sensation  
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Erythematous Candidiasis can be   acute or chronic  
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hyperplastic candidiasis is also known as   candida leukoplakia  
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hyperplastic candidiasis is a   persistent (chronic)white plaque  
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hyperplastic candidiasis is _______ common   least  
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denture stomatitis is   erythematous area beneath denture, can get into acrylic of denture  
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when treating denture stomatitis   treat person and denture with nystatin  
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median rhomboid glossitis is   erythematous patch with loss of filiform papilla on dorsum of tongue  
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angular chelitis is   erythematous fissures at commissures of lips  
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angular chelitis is an infection of   c. albicans and staphylococcus aureus  
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angular chelitis is caused by   poor OH, decrease in intermaxillary space, nutritional deficiencies  
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diagnosis of oral candidiasis is based on   clinical signs and symptoms  
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additional test to diagnose oral candidiasis are   exfoliative cytology, culture, biopsy  
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exfoliative cytology   scraping suspected lesion with sterile instrument/tongue blade, smearing on glass slide  
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primary line of antifungal therapy includes   topicals: nystatin, clotrimazole  
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nystatin in DOC for treatment of   oral candidiasis  
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nystatin comes in what forms   pastilles or rinses  
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treatment with nystatin should continue for how long after elimination of signs/symptoms?   at least 48 hours  
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is nystatin absorbed in GI tract?   no  
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what form of nystatin doesn't contain sucrose?   vaginal tablets  
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when would you use nystatin vaginal tablets as oral lozenges?   with caries-prone patients  
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does nystatin have side effects?   no  
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clotrimazole is not recommended for treatment of candidiasis in   pregnant, children under 3  
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secondary line of antifungal therapy includes   systemic, fluconazole  
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adverse effect of systemic azoles and warfarin is?   may increase blood levels of warfarin, increasing risk of bleeding  
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antiviral agents are likely to be toxic to   host cells as well as virus  
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most common viral infection?   HSV-1  
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transmission of HSV-1&2 occurs via   direct contact with contaminated secretion of infected person  
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HSV-1 in transmitted by   contact with oral secretions, vesicular fluid  
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HSV-2 transmitted   sexually, can be translocated to oral cavity  
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to differentiate between HSV-1&2 you need an   antigen-specific test  
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primary infections of HSV-1 occur primarily in   children between 2-3  
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prodromal stage   tingling felt before lesion erupts  
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primary line of HSV-1 antifungals include   topicals: penciclovir (Rx), docosanol (OTC)  
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in cases of complicated primary herpetic gingivostomatitis and immunocompromised patients ____________ should be added to primary line of treatment   systemic antivirals, such as acyclovir  
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topical antifungals are most effective if applied   during prodromal stage  
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penciclovir   reduces duration, pain. speeds healing  
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docosanol   shortens healing time, reduces symptoms and pain  
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docosanol is not indicated for   intraoral use  
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infection begins when   a virion attaches to a host cell  
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most common hepatitis infections are   B and C  
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hepatitis infection results in   reduced liver function  
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reduced liver function results in   increased bleeding due to reduction of vitamin K clotting factors  
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manifestation of hepatitis?   jaundice  
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enfuvirtide inhibits   viral entry into host cells  
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HIV is a ______   retrovirus  
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what is essential for HIV replication?   reverse transcriptase  
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HIV is treated with a   multi-drug regime  
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hepatitis: delay elective procedure if _______   <50,000 platelets mm3  
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