Which of the Following Is True of the Magnitude of Bacteremia

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the magnitude of bacteremia required to cause infective endocarditis (IE) ?

• A) The magnitude of bacteremias resulting from dental procedures is more likely to cause IE than that seen with bacteremias resulting from normal daily activities.
• B) Cases of IE caused by oral bacteria probably result from frequent exposure to low inocula of bacteria in the bloodstream due to daily activities and not a dental procedure.
• C) The quality of oral hygiene has no appreciable effect on the magnitude of bacteremia after toothbrushing.
• D) The magnitude of bacteremia resulting from dental procedures is greater than that needed to cause experimental bacterial endocarditis (BE) in animals.

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Definitions:

Blepharoptosis

The drooping or falling of the upper eyelid, which can be due to various causes including muscle weakness, nerve damage, or congenital conditions.

Eyelids

Foldable covers that protect the eye, consisting of an upper and a lower flap, and capable of blinking.

Drooping

Sagging or hanging down loosely, often used to describe parts of the body, plants, or objects.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, controlling light levels entering the eye by adjusting the pupil size.