NDAEB 5.7 Topical, General and Local Anesthesia Part 4

Question 1 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Of the following, which is not considered an acute symptom associated with exposure to nitrous oxide, as per CCOHS?

Dizziness

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Hair loss

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Irritability

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Trouble breathing

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Question 2 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of local anesthesia?

The bitter taste of the anesthetics require frequent irrigation of the injection site

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Most procedures require 2-3 injections of local anesthesia

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Topic anesthetic may be applied prior to injections

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The patient will have little to no memory of the procedure

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Question 3 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Topical local anesthetics might be used in all of the following instances EXCEPT for-

Orthodontic consultation

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Restoration

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Intra-oral X-rays

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Prophylaxis

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Question 4 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Some topical anesthetics come as a viscous gel. Viscous means-

Watery

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Slippery

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Thick

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Thin

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Question 5 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

During patient education, a patient might inquire about what items are used to apply topical anesthesia. Topical anesthesia DOES NOT require the use of which commonly used anesthetic-related item?

Cotton tip applicator

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Cheek retractor

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Syringe

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Tongue depressor

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Question 6 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following dental drugs will can be used to prevent a patient from retching while taking intra-oral radiographs?

Lidocaine or benzocaine tablets

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Amoxicillin

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Acetaminophen

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Nitrous oxide

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Question 7 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Topical local anesthetics can be used in which disease that is not appropriate to use nitrous oxide?

Middle ear disease

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Inflamed gingiva

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Decayed tooth

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Impacted tooth

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Question 8 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A patient is prescribed viscous lidocaine to swallow? To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication, the patient should?

Measure the medicine with a common household teaspoon

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Use the special measuring spoon that comes with the medicine

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Estimate the amount they take using the cap of the bottle

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Estimate the amount they take using a soup spoon

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Question 9 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

The literature for Lidocaine lists its parenteral and topical uses? Parenteral anesthetics are?

Rubbed on

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Inhaled

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Injected

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Swallowed

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Question 10 of 30

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

Which factor(s) primarily determines the duration of a topical local anesthetic\’s action?

Rate of diffusion and absorption through the skin

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Rate of respiration of the patient

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Condition being treated and procedures used

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Patient\\\’s blood pressure and heart rate

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Question 11 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

During patient education for anesthesia, the patient should be warned of possible adverse events? Which of the following conditions is common with topical anesthetics?

Prolonged anesthesia

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Fainting

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Bleeding

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Infection

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Question 12 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

The BEST way to ensure topical local anesthetics are given safely is to?

Make sure the directions for use are followed

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Make sure the patient is aware of the desired effects

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Combine topical agents with other drugs

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Use topical agents in a large area

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Question 13 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following patients should NOT be administered nitrous oxide?

A female patient who is anxious about receiving injections

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A female patient who is breastfeeding

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A female patient who has had a Caesarean section in the past year

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A female patient who suspects she may be pregnant but has not yet had a positive pregnancy test

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Question 14 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

The clinical manifestation of a drug reaction varies depending on all of the following EXCEPT for?

Severity of the reaction

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Patient\\\’s existing health

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Amount of the drug used or absorbed

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Brand or manufacturer of the drug

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Question 15 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A patient is 3 months pregnant. Which anesthetic will require the LEAST caution?

General anesthetic

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Local injected anesthetic

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Relative anesthetic (nitrous oxide)

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Topical local anesthetic

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Question 16 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A patient sees where a common over-the-counter pain reliever contains lidocaine. They ask if this over-the-counter preparation can be used for their toothache. The BEST response is?

Lidocaine over-the-counter medication should not be used in the mouth

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Lidocaine over-the-counter medicine can be used in the mouth

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The dose of oral lidocaine is insufficient for oral pain

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Toothaches do not respond to topical local anesthetics

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Question 17 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Armamentarium used in topical anesthetics might include?

Pliers

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Cotton tip application

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Spatula

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Impression tray

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Question 18 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which drug is often combined with a local anesthetic to facilitate orthodontic procedures?

Analgesics

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Antibiotics

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Sedatives

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Steroids

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Question 19 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Prescribed topical local anesthetics should be used as indicated to avoid all of the following EXCEPT for?

Unwanted side effects

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Decreasing the absorption

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Causing unwanted reactions in the elderly

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Causing unwanted reactions in children

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Question 20 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which anesthetic is indicated for numbing superficial nerves beneath the skin (2 – 3 mm deep)?

Nitrous oxide

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Diazepam

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Midazolam

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Benzocaine

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Question 21 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Topical anesthetics are used peri-operatively. This statement means they are used?

In association with surgery

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In association with non-invasive procedures

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At home by the patient

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During a follow-up visit after a procedure

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Question 22 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

To prevent pain upon venipuncture, what drug is used?

Analgesic

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Topical local anesthetic

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Antibiotic

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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Question 23 of 30

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

When administering nitrous oxide, which of the following is a sign that the patient is receiving too high of a dose?

Uncontrollable giggling

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A sense of floating

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Tingling in the feet and hands

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A general feeling of disconnection

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Question 24 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

During the patient education for topical anesthetics, the patient should be told that the anesthetic will produce a(n)?

Painful sensation

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Numbing sensation

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Sharp sensation

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Intense burn

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Question 25 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A morbidity which could result from the use of topical local anesthesia is?

Itching

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Swelling

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Headaches

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Dermatitis

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Question 26 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Topical local anesthetic is LEAST indicated in which of the following cases?

A patient has pain from her braces

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A patient has pain from a bridge

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A patient has soreness in the jaw after receiving a filling

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A patient has pain from a retainer

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Question 27 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Topical local anesthetic is indicated in which of the following cases?

A patient who has pain from a denture

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A patient whose crown needs adjusting

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A patient who is having his teeth whitened

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A patient who is getting a panoramic radiograph

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Question 28 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A patient gags whenever the assistant places a bitewing x-ray in his mouth. Which anesthetic would be MOST appropriate to prevent this reflex?

Analgesic

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Topical local anesthetic

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Injected local anesthetic

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Sedative

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Question 29 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following would MOST likely be used with nitrous oxide to prevent pain during orthodontic treatment for a child?

Topical and injected lidocaine

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Topical lidocaine and general anesthesia

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Topical lidocaine and oral codeine

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Topical lidocaine and intravenous benzodiazepine

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Question 30 of 30

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

The term mortality means?

Having good health

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Having ill health

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Pertaining to death

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Being free from diseases

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