DH 102 Quiz 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Rated A+
Explain that novocaine is in the ester family of drugs and is known to cause allergic reactions. Instead,
you will be using a local anesthetic from the amide family. - AnswersYour patient indicates on her health
history that she is allergic to novocaine and sulfa drugs. What patient education might you provide to
your patient?
- Explain that novocaine is in the ester family of drugs and is known to cause allergic reactions. Instead,
you will be using a local anesthetic from the amide family.
- Explain that, because she is allergic to novocaine and to sulfa drugs, you will be using a local anesthetic
without a preservative.
- Explain that, because she is allergic to sulfa drugs, you will be using a local anesthetic with a
vasoconstrictor.
- Explain why you are choosing not to administer any local anesthesia.
FelypressinW - AnswersWhat is the name of the vasoconstrictor, commonly combined with 3%
prilocaine, that may be safely administered to patients with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism?
- Phenylephrine
- Felypressin
- All options listed
- None of the options listed
False, false - AnswersT/F: More concentrated formulations of epinephrine are safer for patients who are
cardiovascularly compromised. More diluted formulations of epinephrine provide the greatest bleeding
control.
All options listed - AnswersWhich of the following is true regarding norepinephrine?
- Its use in dentistry is not recommended
- Has the same action as levonordefrin on alpha receptors
- Exhibits intense vasoconstriction
- All options listed
, - None of the options listed
All options listed - AnswersVasodilation of the blood vessels at the site of the administration of a local
anesthetic will cause what?
- An increased rate of anesthetic absorption
- A decrease in the duration of the anesthetic
- Increased risk of toxicity
- All options listed
5 to 10 minutes - AnswersHow long do adverse effects of vasoconstrictors last in the body?
- 1 to 3 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 5 to 10 hours
- Up to 48 hours
Recent knee replacement - AnswersAll of the following are absolute contraindications for the use of
epinephrine EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
- Unstable angina
- Recent knee replacement
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Uncontrolled hypertension
It may compound the effects. - AnswersWhat effect does the endogenous release of epinephrine have
on exogenous administration of epinephrine?
- It may compound the effects.
- It may counteract the effects.
- It should have no effect.
- Its effects are unknown.
All options listed - AnswersWhich of the following may cause an endogenous release of epinephrine?
- An injection of epinephrine
- Anxiety related to a divorce
Explain that novocaine is in the ester family of drugs and is known to cause allergic reactions. Instead,
you will be using a local anesthetic from the amide family. - AnswersYour patient indicates on her health
history that she is allergic to novocaine and sulfa drugs. What patient education might you provide to
your patient?
- Explain that novocaine is in the ester family of drugs and is known to cause allergic reactions. Instead,
you will be using a local anesthetic from the amide family.
- Explain that, because she is allergic to novocaine and to sulfa drugs, you will be using a local anesthetic
without a preservative.
- Explain that, because she is allergic to sulfa drugs, you will be using a local anesthetic with a
vasoconstrictor.
- Explain why you are choosing not to administer any local anesthesia.
FelypressinW - AnswersWhat is the name of the vasoconstrictor, commonly combined with 3%
prilocaine, that may be safely administered to patients with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism?
- Phenylephrine
- Felypressin
- All options listed
- None of the options listed
False, false - AnswersT/F: More concentrated formulations of epinephrine are safer for patients who are
cardiovascularly compromised. More diluted formulations of epinephrine provide the greatest bleeding
control.
All options listed - AnswersWhich of the following is true regarding norepinephrine?
- Its use in dentistry is not recommended
- Has the same action as levonordefrin on alpha receptors
- Exhibits intense vasoconstriction
- All options listed
, - None of the options listed
All options listed - AnswersVasodilation of the blood vessels at the site of the administration of a local
anesthetic will cause what?
- An increased rate of anesthetic absorption
- A decrease in the duration of the anesthetic
- Increased risk of toxicity
- All options listed
5 to 10 minutes - AnswersHow long do adverse effects of vasoconstrictors last in the body?
- 1 to 3 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 5 to 10 hours
- Up to 48 hours
Recent knee replacement - AnswersAll of the following are absolute contraindications for the use of
epinephrine EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
- Unstable angina
- Recent knee replacement
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Uncontrolled hypertension
It may compound the effects. - AnswersWhat effect does the endogenous release of epinephrine have
on exogenous administration of epinephrine?
- It may compound the effects.
- It may counteract the effects.
- It should have no effect.
- Its effects are unknown.
All options listed - AnswersWhich of the following may cause an endogenous release of epinephrine?
- An injection of epinephrine
- Anxiety related to a divorce
