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LOCAL ANESTHESIA BOARD REVIEW 2026-
COMPLETE EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
local anesthesia is the __ - correct-answer -reversible depression of peripheral
nerve condition
which of the following are characteristics of the "ideal" local anesthetic agents? -
correct-answer -absence of allergic reactions, absence of systemic reaction, long
duration
what is the absolute MRD of 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 epic for a medically
compromised cardiac patient? - correct-answer -2 cartridges
the only LA agent that is a vasoconstrictor is __ - correct-answer -cocaine
trismus is most often caused by __ - correct-answer -multiple injections in the
same site
which cranial nerve provides sensory innervation to the periodontium of the
maxillary teeth? - correct-answer -trigeminal
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if you are scaling and root planing teeth 2-5, which injections would you use? -
correct-answer -PSA, MSA, GP
after administering a left IA injection, the patient complains of tooth 24 still being
sensitive. What is the likely reason for this? - correct-answer -cross-over
innervation by the right incisive nerve
the nerve that produces innervations to the gingival tissues of tooth 18 is __ -
correct-answer -buccal (long buccal)
name the nerve that provides sensory innervations to the gingival tissues of teeth
7-10 - correct-answer -ASA
the anatomical landmark to determine the penetration site to anesthetize teeth
6-8 is: - correct-answer -mucobuccal fold
the nerve that provides innervations to the lingual gingiva of teeth 20 and 21 is __
- correct-answer -lingual
LOCAL ANESTHESIA BOARD REVIEW 2026-
COMPLETE EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
local anesthesia is the __ - correct-answer -reversible depression of peripheral
nerve condition
which of the following are characteristics of the "ideal" local anesthetic agents? -
correct-answer -absence of allergic reactions, absence of systemic reaction, long
duration
what is the absolute MRD of 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 epic for a medically
compromised cardiac patient? - correct-answer -2 cartridges
the only LA agent that is a vasoconstrictor is __ - correct-answer -cocaine
trismus is most often caused by __ - correct-answer -multiple injections in the
same site
which cranial nerve provides sensory innervation to the periodontium of the
maxillary teeth? - correct-answer -trigeminal
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if you are scaling and root planing teeth 2-5, which injections would you use? -
correct-answer -PSA, MSA, GP
after administering a left IA injection, the patient complains of tooth 24 still being
sensitive. What is the likely reason for this? - correct-answer -cross-over
innervation by the right incisive nerve
the nerve that produces innervations to the gingival tissues of tooth 18 is __ -
correct-answer -buccal (long buccal)
name the nerve that provides sensory innervations to the gingival tissues of teeth
7-10 - correct-answer -ASA
the anatomical landmark to determine the penetration site to anesthetize teeth
6-8 is: - correct-answer -mucobuccal fold
the nerve that provides innervations to the lingual gingiva of teeth 20 and 21 is __
- correct-answer -lingual
