LOCAL ANESTHESIA FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS CHAPTER 21 FINAL PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

LOCAL ANESTHESIA FOR DENTAL
PROFESSIONALS CHAPTER 21 FINAL PAPER
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS

◉ saltatory conduction.
Answer: propagation of action potentials along myelinated axons
from one node of ranvier to the next node


◉ efferent nerves.
Answer: conduct signals AWAY from brain or spinal cord


◉ afferent nerves.
Answer: conducts signals from sensory neurons TOWARD the spinal
cord or brain


◉ Axon Hillock.
Answer: decides whether or not to send the impulse further down
the axon


◉ Vasoconstrictor.

, Answer: delay the absorption of local anesthetics which reduces the
potential for systemic toxicity and prolongs the duration of action


◉ which of the following local anesthetics is metabolized in the
plasma and liver?.
Answer: Articaine


◉ which of the following local anesthetics is metabolized in the
lungs and liver.
Answer: prilocaine


◉ which local anesthetic is the longest lasting?.
Answer: Bupivacaine with epinephrine


◉ methemoglobinemia.
Answer: builds up in the blood, hindering the effective transport of
oxygen to body tissues


◉ what is the most commonly used topical?.
Answer: Benzocaine


◉ what is a good topical if the patient is sensitive to esters?.
Answer: lidocaine