Question 100 (part 2) · LDEK · Pharmacotherapy in oral surgery

Indicate true statements regarding chlorhexidine:

1) it exhibits stronger bactericidal action against G+ strains than G-;
2) it is widely used in prophylaxis and treatment of oral cavity mucosa;
3) for washing mucosa, 0.1-0.5% solution is used;
4) it should not be used for more than 2 months;
5) skin preparations may be used in treatment of streprococcal infection of hair follicles;
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4,5.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 2,3,4,5.
  4. D. 1,2,3.
  5. E. 1,2,4,5.
Hint

Think about chlorhexidine's spectrum, its usual concentrations, the safe duration of mouthrinse use and the typical pathogen in folliculitis.

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