Sedation Course Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Sedation Course Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Army dental specialists follow Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental students and Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists produced by which of the following entities? A. American Academy of Periodontology B. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons C. American Dental Association D. American Society of Anesthesiologists - C. American Dental Association What would be the ASA physical status classification of a patient presenting with a systemic illness that causes some functional limitations, A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 - C. 3 Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a benzodiazepine? 2 | P a g e ©All Rights Reserved, 2025 X Emily Charlene Lead Athor A. Anticonvulsive B. Minimal respiratory depression (unless combined with other medications). C. Does not produce analgesia D. May cause seizures. - D. May cause seizures Which of the following statements is true? A. Drug S is more potent than drug R. B. Drug R is more efficacious than drug T. C. Drug R is more efficacious than drug S. - B. Drug R is more efficacious than drug T An opioid that is lipophilic will A. exhibit long duration. B. exhibit slow onset. C. exhibit rapid onset. - C. exhibit rapid onset Which of the following is NOT true regarding benzodiazepine mechanism of action? A. Blocks chloride ion influx. B. Drug enhances GABA binding its receptor. C. Drug binds GABA-A receptor. D. Results in hyperpolarization of the neuron. - A. Blocks chloride ion influx The duration of action for diazepam is 3 | P a g e ©All Rights Reserved, 2025 X Emily Charlene Lead Athor A. 1 to 2 hours. B. 20 to 40 minutes. C. 7 to 8 hours. - A. 1 to 2 hours Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of minimal sedation. A. Cognitive function and coordination may be modestly impaired. B. Ventilatory and cardiovascular functions are unaffected C. Able to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond normally to tactile stimulation and verbal commands. D. Responds purposefully to verbal commands or light tactile stimulation. - D. Responds purposefully to verbal commands or light tactile stimulation If a patient responds only to repeated or painful stimulation, which level of sedation has been achieved? A. Anxiolysis B. General anesthesia C. Moderate sedation D. Deep sedation - D. Deep sedation According to Southerland et al. (2016), a patient with BP >180 /110 with no history of hypertension- related end organ damage and no current symptoms should: A. be referred to a physician immediately. B. receive dental treatment according to the clinical judgement of the provider. 4 | P a g e ©All Rights Reserved, 2025 X Emily Charlene Lead Athor C. be referred to a physician as soon as possible. - C. be referred to a physician as soon as possible Which of the following is NOT a medication that should be avoided or closely managed in patients with compromised renal function. A. Acetaminophen B. Aspirin C. Penicillin D. Doxycycline E. Halcion F. Metronidazole - A. Acetaminophen Which of the following hormones is produced by the anterior pituitary?