All of the Following Are Advantages of Controlled Drug Delivery

question 8

Multiple Choice

All of the following are advantages of controlled drug delivery (sustained-release drug delivery) over systemic drug administration in periodontal therapy EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A)Less concern about client adherence throughout indicated time frame
• B)Site-specific antimicrobial action in periodontal pocket
• C)High concentration delivered to the site of infection
• D)Can be used when periodontal infection is generalized or severe

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Definitions:

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Chlamydia

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but can lead to serious reproductive problems if untreated.

Infertility

The inability to conceive a child after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Refers to infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact, affecting both males and females.