Local Anesthesia Practice Exam
The mandibular division of the fifth cranial nerve passes through what foramen? -
Foramen Ovale
The nasopalatine nerve passes through the: - Incisive foramen
The maxillary division of the fifth cranial nerve is:
mixed sensory and motor
sensory only
motor only - sensory only
Which of the following is NOT associated with the mandibular division of the fifth
cranial nerve:
Inferior Alveolar
Long Buccal
Lingual
Nasopalatine - Nasopalatine
Which injection(s) is necessary to anesthetize the entire palate on one side? -
Nasopalatine and Greater Palatine
When administering the IANB injection how far would you typically insert the
needle? - 3/4 length of needle or 20-25mm
During nerve depolarization which ions create an electrical charge? -
Potassium/Sodium
, When administering local anesthetic when do you aspirate? - Immediately before
administering the anesthetic
Which family of local anesthetics is metabolized by pseudocholinesterase? - Esters
Topical anesthetics are least effective when placed upon: - Keratinized tissue
Topical anesthetics:
a. easily absorbed/transported through bloodstream
b. cause little or no systemic problems
c. are broken down in the liver
d. are more effective than injected anesthetics - b. cause little or no systemic
problems
Psychogenic pain: - shows no organic causation
What is the maximum dose of epi for a cardiac patient? - 0.04mg
If a local complication of hemotoma occurs what treatment should be taken? -
Immediate application of cold to the area and pressure application to the affected
area.
Hematoma is most likely to occur when needle enters the : - pterygoid plexus
Which compound is used as an antioxidant with in the cartridge? - Sodium bisulfite
The mandibular division of the fifth cranial nerve passes through what foramen? -
Foramen Ovale
The nasopalatine nerve passes through the: - Incisive foramen
The maxillary division of the fifth cranial nerve is:
mixed sensory and motor
sensory only
motor only - sensory only
Which of the following is NOT associated with the mandibular division of the fifth
cranial nerve:
Inferior Alveolar
Long Buccal
Lingual
Nasopalatine - Nasopalatine
Which injection(s) is necessary to anesthetize the entire palate on one side? -
Nasopalatine and Greater Palatine
When administering the IANB injection how far would you typically insert the
needle? - 3/4 length of needle or 20-25mm
During nerve depolarization which ions create an electrical charge? -
Potassium/Sodium
, When administering local anesthetic when do you aspirate? - Immediately before
administering the anesthetic
Which family of local anesthetics is metabolized by pseudocholinesterase? - Esters
Topical anesthetics are least effective when placed upon: - Keratinized tissue
Topical anesthetics:
a. easily absorbed/transported through bloodstream
b. cause little or no systemic problems
c. are broken down in the liver
d. are more effective than injected anesthetics - b. cause little or no systemic
problems
Psychogenic pain: - shows no organic causation
What is the maximum dose of epi for a cardiac patient? - 0.04mg
If a local complication of hemotoma occurs what treatment should be taken? -
Immediate application of cold to the area and pressure application to the affected
area.
Hematoma is most likely to occur when needle enters the : - pterygoid plexus
Which compound is used as an antioxidant with in the cartridge? - Sodium bisulfite
