Question 1

The use of anesthesia as needed is an important key to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding why patients are fearful of dental appointments 
B)  Preventing fear associated with pain 
C)  Understanding the cause of pain 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Understanding why patients are fearful of dental appointments 
B)  Preventing fear associated with pain 
C)  Understanding the cause of pain 
D)  All options listed B

Question 2

Dental anxiety may be attributed to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unpleasant dental experiences in the past 
B)  Learned dental fear from a parent 
C)  All options listed 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Unpleasant dental experiences in the past 
B)  Learned dental fear from a parent 
C)  All options listed 
D)  None of the above C

Question 3

Pain threshold is best described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The physical and emotional response to a particular situation. 
B)  The relationship between human need fulfillment and human behavior. 
C)  A neurologic experience of pain. 
D)  The point at which a sensation starts to be painful and discomfort results. 
A)  The physical and emotional response to a particular situation. 
B)  The relationship between human need fulfillment and human behavior. 
C)  A neurologic experience of pain. 
D)  The point at which a sensation starts to be painful and discomfort results. D

Question 4

The newest amide to arrive on the dental market in the United States is which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Articaine 
B)  Mepivacaine 
C)  Lidocaine 
D)  Bupivacaine 
A)  Articaine 
B)  Mepivacaine 
C)  Lidocaine 
D)  Bupivacaine

Question 5

Early methods of pain control included which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of opium 
B)  Scaring off of demons 
C)  Roots,berries,and seeds 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Use of opium 
B)  Scaring off of demons 
C)  Roots,berries,and seeds 
D)  All options listed

Question 6

Procaine was used extensively in dentistry for a number of years;however,it was not the ideal local anesthetic.Why not?

Accepted Answer

A)  It took a long time to produce the desired anesthetic result. 
B)  It wore off quickly. 
C)  It had a high potential for triggering allergic reactions. 
D)  All options listed 
A)  It took a long time to produce the desired anesthetic result. 
B)  It wore off quickly. 
C)  It had a high potential for triggering allergic reactions. 
D)  All options listed

Question 7

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.

-Patients experience fewer allergic reactions

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 8

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.

-Halothane

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 9

The difference between the legal wording that states that the dental hygienist may monitor nitrous oxide and that the dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide is best explained by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  When it is said that the dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide,this indicates that the hygienist may change the nitrous oxide and/or oxygen settings during the appointment as needed. 
B)  When it is said that the dental hygienist may monitor nitrous oxide,this means that the hygienist may turn on the nitrous oxide and/or oxygen settings during the appointment as needed. 
C)  In legal terms,someone with the authority to monitor nitrous oxide may change the nitrous oxide and/or oxygen settings;someone with the authority to administer nitrous oxide may turn on the apparatus. 
D)  In state law the terms monitor and administer can be used interchangeably. 
A)  When it is said that the dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide,this indicates that the hygienist may change the nitrous oxide and/or oxygen settings during the appointment as needed. 
B)  When it is said that the dental hygienist may monitor nitrous oxide,this means that the hygienist may turn on the nitrous oxide and/or oxygen settings during the appointment as needed. 
C)  In legal terms,someone with the authority to monitor nitrous oxide may change the nitrous oxide and/or oxygen settings;someone with the authority to administer nitrous oxide may turn on the apparatus. 
D)  In state law the terms monitor and administer can be used interchangeably.

Question 10

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction 
A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction

Question 11

A highly effective analgesic and antipyretic compound,introduced in 1899 and still used today,is commonly referred to as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Novocaine 
D)  Opium 
A)  Aspirin 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Novocaine 
D)  Opium

Question 12

The physical and emotional response to a specific situation is referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain reaction 
B)  Stress 
C)  Pain perception 
D)  Pain control 
A)  Pain reaction 
B)  Stress 
C)  Pain perception 
D)  Pain control

Question 13

The first local anesthetic used in dentistry was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Novocaine 
B)  Cocaine 
C)  Procaine 
D)  Lidocaine 
A)  Novocaine 
B)  Cocaine 
C)  Procaine 
D)  Lidocaine

Question 14

Jon presents to your dental office in pain with an abscessed tooth.Utilizing the Visual Analog Scale (VAS),Jon indicates that his pain level measures about 95 mm in length from the left hand end of the horizontal line.What is an appropriate translation of this action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jon is experiencing a significant amount of pain. 
B)  Jon is experiencing a moderate amount of pain. 
C)  Jon is uncomfortable but able to tolerate the pain. 
D)  None of the above because the pain scale is subjective. 
A)  Jon is experiencing a significant amount of pain. 
B)  Jon is experiencing a moderate amount of pain. 
C)  Jon is uncomfortable but able to tolerate the pain. 
D)  None of the above because the pain scale is subjective.

Question 15

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.

-Nitrous oxide

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 16

Opium was used as an early method for pain reduction.Later,when converted to morphine,it became even more effective when injected into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 17

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.

-Lidocaine

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 18

The personal interpretation and response to the pain message is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction 
A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction

Question 19

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.

-Ether

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 20

Lidocaine is said to have revolutionized pain control in dentistry.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more potent than prilocaine. 
B)  It is less potent than procaine. 
C)  Patients experience fewer allergic reactions with lidocaine. 
D)  Some combination of the above 
A)  It is more potent than prilocaine. 
B)  It is less potent than procaine. 
C)  Patients experience fewer allergic reactions with lidocaine. 
D)  Some combination of the above

The use of anesthesia as needed is an important key to what?

Dental anxiety may be attributed to which of the following?

Pain threshold is best described as which of the following?

The newest amide to arrive on the dental market in the United States is which one of the following?

Early methods of pain control included which of the following?

Procaine was used extensively in dentistry for a number of years;however,it was not the ideal local anesthetic.Why not?

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Patients experience fewer allergic reactions

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Halothane

The difference between the legal wording that states that the dental hygienist may monitor nitrous oxide and that the dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide is best explained by which of the following statements?

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience is called what?

A highly effective analgesic and antipyretic compound,introduced in 1899 and still used today,is commonly referred to as what?

The physical and emotional response to a specific situation is referred to as which of the following?

The first local anesthetic used in dentistry was which of the following?

Jon presents to your dental office in pain with an abscessed tooth.Utilizing the Visual Analog Scale (VAS),Jon indicates that his pain level measures about 95 mm in length from the left hand end of the horizontal line.What is an appropriate translation of this action?

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Nitrous oxide

Opium was used as an early method for pain reduction.Later,when converted to morphine,it became even more effective when injected into the bloodstream.

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Lidocaine

The personal interpretation and response to the pain message is called what?

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Ether

Lidocaine is said to have revolutionized pain control in dentistry.Why?

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

Mandibular Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

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Exam 1: Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

The use of anesthesia as needed is an important key to what?

Dental anxiety may be attributed to which of the following?

Pain threshold is best described as which of the following?

The newest amide to arrive on the dental market in the United States is which one of the following?

Early methods of pain control included which of the following?

Procaine was used extensively in dentistry for a number of years;however,it was not the ideal local anesthetic.Why not?

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Patients experience fewer allergic reactions

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Halothane

The difference between the legal wording that states that the dental hygienist may monitor nitrous oxide and that the dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide is best explained by which of the following statements?

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience is called what?

A highly effective analgesic and antipyretic compound,introduced in 1899 and still used today,is commonly referred to as what?

The physical and emotional response to a specific situation is referred to as which of the following?

The first local anesthetic used in dentistry was which of the following?

Jon presents to your dental office in pain with an abscessed tooth.Utilizing the Visual Analog Scale (VAS),Jon indicates that his pain level measures about 95 mm in length from the left hand end of the horizontal line.What is an appropriate translation of this action?

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Nitrous oxide

Opium was used as an early method for pain reduction.Later,when converted to morphine,it became even more effective when injected into the bloodstream.

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Lidocaine

The personal interpretation and response to the pain message is called what?

Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Ether

Lidocaine is said to have revolutionized pain control in dentistry.Why?

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

Mandibular Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

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