LOCAL ANESTHESIA WREB:
STUDENT RDH MOCK EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the Maximum recommended dosage (MRD) of epinephrine for a patient with
hypertension?
A. 0.04 mg
B. 0.2 mg
C. 0.4 MG
D. 1 mg - Correct Answers -A. 0.04 mg
What is the maximum recommended dosage (MRD) of levonordefrin for a patient
classified as ASA I?
A. 0.04 mg
B. 0.2 mg
C. 1 mg
D. 21 mg - Correct Answers -C. 1 mg
A cartridge with 1:100,000 epinephrine has __ the amount of epinephrine compared to a
cartridge that contains 1:200,000 epinephrine?
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. Double
D. Quadruple - Correct Answers -C. Double
The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension stage 1 for the last 5 years and is
currently on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) but the patient is not following the prescription
as recommended, in this case, the maximum recommended dosage (MRD) for
epinephrine is?
A. 1 g
B. 0.1 mg
C. 0.2 mg
D. 0.04 mg - Correct Answers -D. 0.04 mg
,What is the MRD of levonordefrin for a patient with hypertension?
A. 0.04 mg
B. 0.2 mg
C. 1 mg
D. 21 mg - Correct Answers -B. 0.2 mg
If the patients weight is 130lbs and the patient has been affected by hypertension for the
past 10 years, how many cartridges of 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 can be given to the
patient in one appointment?
A. 2.2 Carps
B. 6 Carps
C. 7 Carps
D. 11.1 Carps - Correct Answers -A. 2.2 Carps
Lidocaine 1:100,000 has ___ the amount of episodes compared to lidocaine 1:50,000
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. Double
D. Quadruple - Correct Answers -B. 1/2
How much epic is there in one cartridge of 0.5% bupivacaine 1:200,000?
A. 0.009mg
B. 0.018mg
C. 0.036mg
D. 0.2mg - Correct Answers -A. 0.009mg
How much epic is there in one cartridge of 2% lidocaine 1:50,000?
A. 0.009mg
B. 0.018mg
C. 0.036mg
D. 0.2mg - Correct Answers -C. 0.036mg
If the patients weight is 150lbs and no specific medical condition is present, a maximum
of how many carps of 2% lidocaine 1"100,000 can be given to the patient?
A. 9.17carps
B. 10.8carps
C. 10.7carps
D. 11.1 carps - Correct Answers -D. 11.1 carps
The patient has been occasionally experiencing tightening of the chest for the past 3
years, but such symptoms did not appear for at least 7 months. In this case, the MRS
for levonordefrin is?
A. 1g
B. 0.2mg
C. 0.04mg
D. No vast should be used - Correct Answers -B. 0.2mg
, The amount of epic given with 2 cartridges of 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 is:
A. 0.009mg
B. 0.018mg
C. 0.036mg
D. 0.2mg - Correct Answers -C. 0.036mg
The patient reports allergy to dried fruits and red wine. Which drug should be avoided?
A. 2% lidocaine 1:100,000
B. 2% mepivicaine plain
C. 4% prilocaine plain
D. All of the above - Correct Answers -A. 2% lidocaine 1:100,000
Which of the following conditions is NOT a contraindication for epic?
A. Hypertension
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Methemoglobinema
D. Angina - Correct Answers -C. Methemoglobinema
Which of the following is a possible side effect of vasoconstriction by epi?
A. Angina
B. Burning sensation upon injection
C. Increased blood pressure
D. All of the above - Correct Answers -D. All of the above
What is the general shelf life of a local anesthetic cartridge with a vasoconstrictor?
A. 18 weeks
B. 18 days
C. 36 months
D. 18 months - Correct Answers -D. 18 months
Where is epinephrine produced in the body?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Adrenal Glands
D. Heart - Correct Answers -C. Adrenal Glands
What can be done to achieve hemostasis in preparation for periodontal surgery?
A. Use a LA that contains a vasoconstrictor
B. Use a LA with a higher drug concentration
C. Clean the surgical area with gauze
D. Use a nerve block - Correct Answers -A. Use a LA that contains a vasoconstrictor
Which of the following drugs is best if the clinician wants to achieve hemostasis?
A. 2% lidocaine 1:50,000
B. 2% lidocaine 1:100,000
STUDENT RDH MOCK EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the Maximum recommended dosage (MRD) of epinephrine for a patient with
hypertension?
A. 0.04 mg
B. 0.2 mg
C. 0.4 MG
D. 1 mg - Correct Answers -A. 0.04 mg
What is the maximum recommended dosage (MRD) of levonordefrin for a patient
classified as ASA I?
A. 0.04 mg
B. 0.2 mg
C. 1 mg
D. 21 mg - Correct Answers -C. 1 mg
A cartridge with 1:100,000 epinephrine has __ the amount of epinephrine compared to a
cartridge that contains 1:200,000 epinephrine?
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. Double
D. Quadruple - Correct Answers -C. Double
The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension stage 1 for the last 5 years and is
currently on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) but the patient is not following the prescription
as recommended, in this case, the maximum recommended dosage (MRD) for
epinephrine is?
A. 1 g
B. 0.1 mg
C. 0.2 mg
D. 0.04 mg - Correct Answers -D. 0.04 mg
,What is the MRD of levonordefrin for a patient with hypertension?
A. 0.04 mg
B. 0.2 mg
C. 1 mg
D. 21 mg - Correct Answers -B. 0.2 mg
If the patients weight is 130lbs and the patient has been affected by hypertension for the
past 10 years, how many cartridges of 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 can be given to the
patient in one appointment?
A. 2.2 Carps
B. 6 Carps
C. 7 Carps
D. 11.1 Carps - Correct Answers -A. 2.2 Carps
Lidocaine 1:100,000 has ___ the amount of episodes compared to lidocaine 1:50,000
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. Double
D. Quadruple - Correct Answers -B. 1/2
How much epic is there in one cartridge of 0.5% bupivacaine 1:200,000?
A. 0.009mg
B. 0.018mg
C. 0.036mg
D. 0.2mg - Correct Answers -A. 0.009mg
How much epic is there in one cartridge of 2% lidocaine 1:50,000?
A. 0.009mg
B. 0.018mg
C. 0.036mg
D. 0.2mg - Correct Answers -C. 0.036mg
If the patients weight is 150lbs and no specific medical condition is present, a maximum
of how many carps of 2% lidocaine 1"100,000 can be given to the patient?
A. 9.17carps
B. 10.8carps
C. 10.7carps
D. 11.1 carps - Correct Answers -D. 11.1 carps
The patient has been occasionally experiencing tightening of the chest for the past 3
years, but such symptoms did not appear for at least 7 months. In this case, the MRS
for levonordefrin is?
A. 1g
B. 0.2mg
C. 0.04mg
D. No vast should be used - Correct Answers -B. 0.2mg
, The amount of epic given with 2 cartridges of 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 is:
A. 0.009mg
B. 0.018mg
C. 0.036mg
D. 0.2mg - Correct Answers -C. 0.036mg
The patient reports allergy to dried fruits and red wine. Which drug should be avoided?
A. 2% lidocaine 1:100,000
B. 2% mepivicaine plain
C. 4% prilocaine plain
D. All of the above - Correct Answers -A. 2% lidocaine 1:100,000
Which of the following conditions is NOT a contraindication for epic?
A. Hypertension
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Methemoglobinema
D. Angina - Correct Answers -C. Methemoglobinema
Which of the following is a possible side effect of vasoconstriction by epi?
A. Angina
B. Burning sensation upon injection
C. Increased blood pressure
D. All of the above - Correct Answers -D. All of the above
What is the general shelf life of a local anesthetic cartridge with a vasoconstrictor?
A. 18 weeks
B. 18 days
C. 36 months
D. 18 months - Correct Answers -D. 18 months
Where is epinephrine produced in the body?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Adrenal Glands
D. Heart - Correct Answers -C. Adrenal Glands
What can be done to achieve hemostasis in preparation for periodontal surgery?
A. Use a LA that contains a vasoconstrictor
B. Use a LA with a higher drug concentration
C. Clean the surgical area with gauze
D. Use a nerve block - Correct Answers -A. Use a LA that contains a vasoconstrictor
Which of the following drugs is best if the clinician wants to achieve hemostasis?
A. 2% lidocaine 1:50,000
B. 2% lidocaine 1:100,000
