Exam 15: Local Anesthetic Complications

Match the term with the definition that most closely describes it.Terms will be used only once. -Terminate procedure,position patient upright,monitor and record vital signs,administer oxygen and nitroglycerine for three doses or until pain is relieved

Match the term with the definition that most closely describes it.Terms will be used only once. -Shortness of breath or wheezing with chest tightness and increased pulse rate.

Which of the following could be cause for pain during injection?

Recommended treatment of allergic reactions includes which of the following?

What documentation about local anesthesia should be recorded in the patient's chart?

Delayed signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction are more intense and serious.If skin reactions develop immediately following the injection,anaphylaxis may occur.

What instructions should the clinician give to the patient after he receives local anesthetic and before he leaves the dental office?

Which is the highest dose of epinephrine?

Best practices to prevent needle breakage include which of the following?

List good questions to ask the patient if he/she reports an alleged allergic reaction to local anesthetic.

What is the proper length of time to allow topical anesthetic to remain on the tissue at the injection site?

Which of the following could result if local anesthetic solution is inadvertently deposited in the parotid gland?

Match the term with the definition that most closely describes it.Terms will be used only once. -Mild to severe chest pain;pain in left arm and jaw that is not relieved by nitroglycerine

Which of the following best practices will help to prevent infection caused by the administration of local anesthetic?

Match the term with the definition that most closely describes it.Terms will be used only once. -Abnormally prolonged rapid and deep respirations with light-headedness and dizziness

Match the term with the definition that most closely describes it.Terms will be used only once. -Excessive thirst,urination,and hunger,acetone breath

On reviewing the dental patient's health history and dental history,what would be a best practice in dealing with information that could adversely affect dental treatment?

The preanesthetic patient assessment is the most important measure the dental hygienist can complete to prevent an allergic reaction.Patients who report they are susceptible to asthma,hay fever,and allergies to foods have an increased potential to develop an allergic response to medications.

Match the term with the definition that most closely describes it.Terms will be used only once. -Excessive sweating

Cardiovascular signs of toxicity of local anesthetic solution include which of the following?