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:

Temperament

The innate part of an individual's personality, including aspects such as mood, disposition, and emotional reactivity, which is evident from early childhood.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in accordance with long-term goals.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (such as people) over short or long periods of time.

Intellectual Abilities

The capacity for logical, rational thought, as well as problem solving and learning.