What is antibiotic prophylaxis?
ASA II for mononucleosis is....
What is history of mono, fully recovered?
Because of the failure to treat this, rheumatic fever is the result.
What is strep throat?
Mono is also called what?
What is "the kissing disease"?
Small pin-point reddish dots that can appear on the soft palate in patients with mono.
What is palatal petechaie?
Because of fatigue or joint pain, appointments for patients with rheumatic fever should be kept ________.
What is short?
ASA class II for rheumatic fever is....
What is history of R.F., but no heart damage?
This is the condition that can develop from rheumatic fever that is characterized by jerky body movements in the hands, feet, and face.
What is Sydenham Chorea?
Mononucleosis is caused by what virus?
What is Epstein-Barr virus?
Swelling and redness of the tonsils, often with white or yellow exudate, is common in this viral infection.
What is infectious mononucleosis?
Because of its ability to cause a rash in mono patients, what antibiotic should be avoided?
What is amoxicillin?
ASA class III for rheumatic fever is....
What is R.F. with cardiac involvement?
The age range that rheumatic fever is most commonly seen in.
What is 5-15 years old?
The incubation period for mono is typically around how many weeks?
What is 4-6 weeks?
Chronic use of antibiotics in rheumatic fever patients may lead to this oral condition.
What is high-volume suction?
ASA class IV for rheumatic fever is....
What is severe, unstable disease due to R.F?
Rheumatic fever patients are at risk for developing what kind of deathly heart problem?
What is 1-2 months?
In mono, this symptom can make brushing or flossing painful, increasing risk of plaque buildup.
What is sore throat or gingival inflammation?
Due to possible liver involvement in mononucleosis, what medication should be avoided in high doses?
What is acetaminophen?
ASA class IV for mononucleosis is....
What is airway obstruction form tonsillar enlargements, spleen/liver involvement, and jaundice?
The amount of time when symptoms of rheumatic fever begin after strep throat infection.
What is 2-4 weeks?
A patient with mono can be contagious for how long after experiencing symptoms?
What is 3 months?