CDCA LOCAL ANESTHESIA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

CDCA LOCAL LATEST
ANESTHESIA EXAM
put the pt in _____ position when syncope occures - ANSWERS-
trendelenburg


what are the two absolute contraindications of LA - ANSWERS-ester
allergies
local anesthetic allergy


a myocardial infarction within _____ months is an absolute
contraindication for __(vasoconstrictors/LA)__ - ANSWERS-6 months
vasoconstrictors


a coronary bypass surgery within _____ months is an absolute
contraindication for __(vasoconstrictors/LA)__ - ANSWERS-6
vasoconstrictors


is uncontrolled high BP a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-absolute


is uncontrolled diabetes a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-absolute
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, CDCA LOCAL LATEST
ANESTHESIA EXAM

is uncontrolled arrhythmias a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-absolute


is daily angina a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-absolute


is sulfite allergies a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-absolute


is pheochromocytoma a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-absolute


is use of cocaine/methamphetamines within 24 hours a relative or
absolute contraindication for vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-absolute


is significant renal dysfunction a relative or absolute contraindication for
local anesthetics - ANSWERS-relative




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, CDCA LOCAL LATEST
ANESTHESIA EXAM
is significant liver dysfunction a relative or absolute contraindication for
local anesthetics - ANSWERS-relative


is atypical pseudocholinesterase a relative or absolute contraindication
for local anesthetics - ANSWERS-relative


is methemoglobinemia a relative or absolute contraindication for local
anesthetics - ANSWERS-relative


is significant cardiovascular disease a relative or absolute
contraindication for vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-relative


are tricyclic antidepressants a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-relative


are non-selective bet blockers a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-relative


is glaucoma a relative or absolute contraindication for vasoconstrictors -
ANSWERS-relative

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, CDCA LOCAL LATEST
ANESTHESIA EXAM

is controlled diabetes a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-relative


is controlled hyperthyroidism a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-relative


is controlled high BP a relative or absolute contraindication for
vasoconstrictors - ANSWERS-relative


is parkinsons a relative or absolute contraindication for vasoconstrictors
- ANSWERS-relative


What area is anesthetized by the mental nerve block? - ANSWERS-
buccal mucous membranes from mental foramen to midline
lower lip
chin
note: does NOT anesthetize teeth




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