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How many hours before receiving general anesthesia must a patient refrain from eating or drinking? |
8 to 12 hours |
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In what circumstance may local anesthesia be less effective |
Administration into an infected area |
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A patient with a medical history with which of the following conditions may require the use of a local anesthetic without a Vasoconstrictor (ex..,epinephrine) |
A recent heart attack |
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During intravenous conscious sedation, how often should physiologic measurement such as level of consciousness, respiratory function, oximetry, blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac rhythms be taken and recorded? |
Every 15 minutes |
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What part of the syringe must be engaged for proper aspiration during a mandibular block? |
The harpoon |
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What does the addition of a vasoconstrictor to a local anesthetic help with? |
Decreases bleeding during a surgical procedure |
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What should be applied with a cotton tipped applicator to dry gingival tissue before administration of local anesthesia? |
Topical anesthesia |
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To prevent diffusion hypoxia following the use of nitrous oxide, how long should 100% oxygen be administered? |
Five minutes |
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What steps helps reduce the exposure to nitrous oxide by dental professionals |
Use of a scavenging system |
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Which of the following is an anxiolytic? A. Tylenol B. Aspirin C. Multivitamin D. Valium |
d ) Valium |
