Exam 5: Local Anesthetic Agents

What local anesthetic agents would be a good choice to use when a vasoconstrictor is contraindicated?

Marcaine is the proprietary name for which of the following?

Name the local amide anesthetic agent that has the highest dissociation constant and explain what this high dissociation constant means.

What is the advantage of the thiophene ring found in articaine?

Which of the following questions should the dental hygienist consider prior to administering local anesthetic to a patient? 1) What is the dental or dental hygiene care plan? 2) What is the need for post-treatment pain control after the procedure? 3) What is the patient's level of anxiety? 4) Is hemostasis needed for restorative dentistry? 5) What medication is the patient currently taking?

What is the difference between generic names and proprietary names of local anesthetics?

Name the only long-lasting local anesthetic available for use in dentistry.

Which anesthetic solution is still available in multidose vials and is used in medicine as an antiarrhythmic agent?

Sodium chloride is a buffer creating an injectable solution that is isotonic.

What is the term used to describe the persistent anesthesia or the altered sensation of tingling or itching beyond the expected duration of local anesthetic?

Among local anesthetics procaine has the highest percentage of protein binding and is the most lipid soluble.

What is the solution that was added to the cartridge of local anesthetic to prevent bacterial growth?

Epinephrine is the most commonly used anesthetic in dentistry.

What is the lipid solubility and the protein-binding ability of the local anesthetic related to?

Which amide anesthetic agent is metabolized in both the plasma and the liver?

Articaine cartridges of local anesthetic contain 1.7 ml of solution.

What is the name of the only topical amide anesthetic currently on the dental market in the United States?

Which two local anesthetic agents have the least vasodilating properties?

Septocaine,Zorcaine,and Articadent are the proprietary names for which of the following?

Which of the following statements are true regarding local anesthetics and allergic reactions? 1) Sulfite sensitivities have been well documented and may rule out anesthetic formulations that contain vasoconstrictors.2. A patient reporting an allergic reaction prior to 1984 is probably allergic to the local anesthetic Novocaine.3. A documented drug allergy would indicate the need for an alternative drug selection and may represent an absolute contraindication to the offending drug.