The Dental Hygienist Must Determine the Need for Prophylactic Antibiotic

question 23

Multiple Choice

The dental hygienist must determine the need for prophylactic antibiotic premedication based on current guidelines in persons with Down syndrome, because congenital heart disease is common in this population.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
• D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.

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Definitions:

Transmission

The act of transferring something from one place, person, or thing to another, including diseases, information, or physical power.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by genital discharge, pain during urination, and in women, possible pelvic pain.

Watery Discharge

A liquid secretion from the body, particularly from the vagina or eyes, which is thin and clear.

Late Stages

Referring to the advanced phases of a process, condition, or disease, often implying that outcomes or consequences have become more severe.