Exam 3 Flashcards
Deep facial infections include which spaces?
lateral pharyngeal, retropharyngeal, danger, pretracheal
What characteristic of nirtrous oxide in the blood makes it easily titratable?
Its low solubility
What is the MAC of N2O?
104
How many times more soluble is N2O than nitrogen?
31x
What do you prevent by administering 100% oxygen for 5 minutes to the patient following administration of N2O?
Diffusion hypoxia
What is a contraindication of N2O?
Upper respiratory infection
Which spaces are involved in Ludwig’s angina?
Sublingual, submental, submandibular
Is N2O metabolized in the liver?
NO
What are desirable characteristics of N2O sedation?
Analgesia and anxiolysis, rapid and complete recovery, rapid and complete recovery, rapid onset, ability to titrate
Can N2O be used and work efficiently on all patients?
NO
Are nitrous oxide machines designed to deliver 100% N2O?
NO
Can a patient that was given N2O during their appointment drive home w/o an escort if fully recovered?
YES
Does the patient have to be NPO (nothing via oral) for 8 hrs. prior to receiving nitrous oxide?
NO
What type of sedation do some dental professionals consider >50% N2O to be?
moderate sedation
What is the drug induced state during which patients respond normally to verbal commands, cognitive function and coordination may be impaired, but ventilator and cardiovascular functions are not, and nitrous oxide is less than 50%?
Minimal sedation (anxiolysis)
What is the drug induced state of depression of consciousness during which the patient responds to repeated verbal commands and/or light tactile stimulation, patient airway and spontaneous ventilation is maintained, cardiovascular function is maintained, nitrous oxide is greater than 50%?
Moderate sedation (Analgesia)
What is the drug induced state of depression during which a patient cannot be easily aroused, but responds purposefully after repeated or painful stimulation, possible impairment of independently maintained ventilation, cardiac function usually maintained?
Deep sedation (Analgesia)
What are possible contraindications to nitrous oxide?
Upper respiratory infections, current chemical of ETOH dependence, recent eye surgery with perfluoropropane or sulfabeta fluoride gas, recent tympanic membrane
What is anxiety?
A nonspecific feeling of apprehension, worry, uneasiness or dread, the source of which may be unknown
What is the feeling of fright or dread related to an identifiable source?
fear
What is phobia?
Any persistent and irrational fear of something specific such as an object, activity, or situation that results in avoidance or desire to avoid the feared stimulus
What are possible signs of appropriate sedation?
Reduced fear and anxiety, tingling of extremities, heaviness of arms and legs, eyes become less active and glazed
What are the vitamin K dependent factors?
II, VII, IX, X
Diseases of the kidney and diseases that affect kidney function have what affect on urea levels?
They produce elevated levels of urea
During metabolic acidosis, what happens to pH and CO2?
decreased pH, decreased CO2
During respiratory alkalosis, what happens to pH and CO2?
increased pH, decreased CO2
When can high levels of chloride occur?
Dehydration and conditions that reduce renal blood flow
What is commonly associated with an increase in the percentage of neutrophils?
bacterial infection