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Veterinary Technician

Category - Dentistry

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When periodontal disease is present, which pre-operative action(s) should be done several days prior to the dental prophy to prevent the spread of systemic bacteria?
  1. Pre-operative fasting
  2. Pre-operative analgesia
  3. Pre-operative antibiotics
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - To prevent the spread of bacteria due to periodontal disease from the mouth to the internal organs, pre-operative antibiotics should be started several days prior to the dental prophy. This will decrease the amount of bacteria present in the mouth and act as a proactive treatment to the already circulating bacteria in the blood stream.
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