CDS836 Diagnostic Injections Test with
Questions Solved 100% Correct
Why do you want to avoid long acting anesthetics for muscle injections such as
bupivacaine (marcaine)? - Answer Because of increased myotoxicity
Type of anesthesia for nerve block injections for diagnostic purposes? - Answer
3% mepivacaine w/o vasoconstrictor
Type of anesthetic used for nerve block injections for therapeutic purposes? -
Answer 0.5% bupivacaine (with vasonconstrictor)
Injurty to a vessel can result in? - Answer bleeding into adjacent tissues (bruising
or a hematoma)
What can happen with an injury to the buccal artery? - Answer Swelling
Firm palpation when ready for the injection
Trap or frame the trigger point - Answer locating the trigger point
Single penetration
Fan the needle tip in the area of the trigger point
Listen for patient confirmation
Watch for a twitch response - Answer The injection
Post injection - Answer Apply pressure with a sterile gauze for 10-15 seconds
Questions Solved 100% Correct
Why do you want to avoid long acting anesthetics for muscle injections such as
bupivacaine (marcaine)? - Answer Because of increased myotoxicity
Type of anesthesia for nerve block injections for diagnostic purposes? - Answer
3% mepivacaine w/o vasoconstrictor
Type of anesthetic used for nerve block injections for therapeutic purposes? -
Answer 0.5% bupivacaine (with vasonconstrictor)
Injurty to a vessel can result in? - Answer bleeding into adjacent tissues (bruising
or a hematoma)
What can happen with an injury to the buccal artery? - Answer Swelling
Firm palpation when ready for the injection
Trap or frame the trigger point - Answer locating the trigger point
Single penetration
Fan the needle tip in the area of the trigger point
Listen for patient confirmation
Watch for a twitch response - Answer The injection
Post injection - Answer Apply pressure with a sterile gauze for 10-15 seconds
