Chapter 8

Question 1

the use of non-drugs, and provided a serene environment. Effective communication skills, etc, distraction

Answer 1

anxiety abatement

Question 2

refers to receiving medication yet remaining awake and responsive

Answer 2

conscious sedation

Question 3

state of being without pain

Answer 3

analgesia

Question 4

potent opium drugs that are controlled by the RCMP

Answer 4

narcotic

Question 5

drugs that can be purchased OTC and some prescription drugs.

Answer 5

nonnarcotic

Question 6

device that emits small electrical impulses through the skin to the nerve endings, to block pain signals

Answer 6

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator

Question 7

these drugs reduce anxiety and relax muscles. Usually end with ‘pam’ suffix

Answer 7

benzodiazepines

Question 8

have a tranquilizing or sleep-causing effect. Most end with suffix ‘al’

Answer 8

barbiturates

Question 9

constricts blood vessels

Answer 9

vasoconstrictor

Question 10

spray, gel, or ointment applied directly to the site to be anesthetized

Answer 10

topical

Question 11

inserting/filtering medication into a nerve ending

Answer 11

infiltration

Question 12

around a small nerve ending within the tissues, to blood feeling in 2-3 tooth apices

Answer 12

field block

Question 13

into a larger nerve trunk to anesthetize a larger area that a field block

Answer 13

nerve block

Question 14

directly into the tooth’s pulp, anesthesia

Answer 14

intrapulpal

Question 15

directly into sulcus ligament, anesthesia

Answer 15

intraligamentory

Question 16

pertaining to with the bone

Answer 16

intraosseous

Question 17

mechanical device that regulates the amount and flow of anesthetic medication

Answer 17

electronic controlled

Question 18

results in loss of consciousness and ability to receive pain

Answer 18

general anesthesia

Question 19

aka side effects, abnormal responses to medications

Answer 19

adverse effects

Question 20

life-threatening allergic reation

Answer 20

anaphylaxis

Question 21

following local anesthesia, internally localized area of clotted blood at the site, causing swelling and bruising

Answer 21

hematoma

Question 22

following local anesthesia, contraction of masseter muscle

Answer 22

trismus

Question 23

following local anesthesia, abnormal sensation of numbness or pricking

Answer 23

paresthesia

Question 24

Soft music is an example of ____

a) anxiety abatement
b) local anesthesia
c) infiltration anesthesia
d) narcotic sedation

Answer 24

a

Question 25

General anesthesia causes ____

a) minimal loss of sensation
b) total loss of sensation
c) increased sensation
d) loss of sensation from the neck up

Answer 25

b

Question 26

Acetaminophen is an example of ____

a) conscious sedation
b) narcotic sedation
c) a barbiturate
d) a benzodiazepine

Answer 26

a

Question 27

Another term for paresthesia is ____

a) dysesthesia
b) anesthesia
c) leukesthesia
d) tachyesthesia

Answer 27

a

Question 28

Anaphylaxis ____

a) wears off with the anesthetic
b) is administered by nerve block
c) can be life threatening
d) is a narcotic analgesic

Answer 28

c

Question 29

General anesthesia is usually administered ____

a) IV or IH
b) PO or SC
c) IM or ID
d) SL or PO

Answer 29

a

Question 30

The medication injected into the lower jaw is ____

a) intraosseous
b) supraosseous
c) maxillary
d) mandibuloid

Answer 30

a

Question 31

A field block anesthetizes ____

a) the whole mouth
b) a few dental roots
c) one arch in the mouth
d) the body’s blood vessels

Answer 31

b

Question 32

Adverse effects are ____

a) abnormal responses
b) expected
c) never serious
d) only seen following injections

Answer 32

a

Question 33

Morphine is an example of a ____

a) barbiturate
b) benzodiazepine
c) narcotic analgesic
d) general anesthetic

Answer 33

c

Question 34

A nerve block ____

a) is administered topically
b) provides general anesthesia
c) anesthetizes a specific area
d) is a vasoconstrictor

Answer 34

c

Question 35

The term transcutaneous indicates that the TENS emits impulses ____

a) through the skin
b) through the teeth
c) into the mouth
d) around the lips

Answer 35

a

Question 36

Examples of barbiturates are ____

a) Tylenol and Diazepam
b) Clonazepam and Ativan
c) Aspirin and Lorazepam
d) Seconal and Nembutal

Answer 36

d

Question 37

. If anaphylaxis causes laryngospasm, the patient ____

a) may have dyspnea
b) will develop pulpitis
c) has a hematoma
d) has polycardia

Answer 37

a

Question 38

Medication injected under the skin ____ SL
Medication placed under the tongue ____ PO
Medication injected into a muscle ____ SC
Medication to be swallowed ____ IM

Answer 38

Medication injected under the skin
Correct C. SC
Correct C. SC
Medication placed under the tongue
Correct A. SL
Correct A. SL
Medication injected into a muscle
Correct D. IM
Correct D. IM
Medication to be swallowed
Correct B. PO
Correct B. PO

Question 39

The route used to apply ointment directly on the skin is

Answer 39

topical

Question 40

A ____ can be added to anesthetic solution to minimize bleeding

Answer 40

vasoconstrictor

Question 41

Trismus can occur if anesthetic is injected into a ____ muscle

Answer 41

masseter

Question 42

An internally localized area of clotted blood is called a __

Answer 42

hematoma

Question 43

The route used to apply a medication patch on the skin is

Answer 43

transdermal