If a Patient Requires Premedication with Antibiotics Before a Dental

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a patient requires premedication with antibiotics before a dental procedure and he or she is allergic to penicillins or ampicillin but can take oral medication,the drug of choice is

• A)tetracycline.
• B)metronidazole.
• C)cephalexin.
• D)amoxicillin.

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Definitions:

Somatosensory Cortex

A region of the brain located in the parietal lobe, responsible for processing sensory information from the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and sensory processing.