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Same patient (post-extraction swelling) — which medications would you give? EXCEPT:

  1. Antifungals (not indicated for post-extraction swelling/infection without fungal diagnosis)
  2. Analgesics for pain
  3. Antibiotics if infection is confirmed
  4. Anti-inflammatory medication
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Correct answer: A. Antifungals (not indicated for post-extraction swelling/infection without fungal diagnosis)

  • A. Correct (the exception). Antifungal medication is not indicated for typical post-extraction bacterial swelling/infection without evidence of a fungal infection.
  • B. Analgesics are appropriately indicated for post-extraction pain management.
  • C. Antibiotics are appropriately indicated if a true bacterial infection is confirmed/suspected.
  • D. Anti-inflammatory medication (e.g., NSAIDs) is appropriately indicated to manage post-extraction swelling/inflammation.

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