PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
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What is the purpose of the To determine if the patient can tolerate the planned
physical and dental procedure safely and identify needed
psychological evaluation? modifications.
Which systems are The CNS, cardiovascular system, and myocardium.
affected by local
anesthetics?
Where are amide local In the liver.
anesthetics
biotransformed?
Where are ester local In the blood/plasma by pseudocholinesterase.
anesthetics
biotransformed?
Why must liver and blood Impaired metabolism can increase toxicity risk.
function be evaluated
before giving local
anesthetic?
What critical question Has the patient ever received local anesthesia
must be asked before before?
administering local
anesthesia?
If the patient has had local Whether any adverse reactions were observed.
anesthesia before, what
must be asked next?
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Why must kidney function A small amount of LA is excreted unchanged and
be evaluated before local kidney disease increases risk.
anesthesia?
What are the two most Vasovagal syncope and hyperventilation.
common psychogenic
reactions to local
anesthesia?
What is the goal related to To determine if the patient can physically tolerate
physical tolerance? dental treatment.
What is the goal related to To determine if the patient can psychologically
psychological tolerance? handle treatment stresses.
Why identify treatment To help the patient better tolerate dental treatment.
plan modifications?
Why determine the need To manage anxiety or stress during the procedure.
for psychological
sedation?
Why determine which To ensure safe and effective anxiety control.
sedation technique is
appropriate?
Why check for To identify risks related to the planned dental
contraindications? procedure or medications.
What are the three Medical history questionnaire, dialogue history, and
components of physical physical examination.
evaluation?
What is the purpose of the To determine physical and psychological status and
ASA classification? assign a risk level.
What is ASA I? A normal, healthy patient with no systemic disease.
A patient with mild systemic disease and no functional
What is ASA II?
limitations.
A patient with severe systemic disease causing
What is ASA III?
significant functional limitations.
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