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1
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Which of the following is most descriptive of shock?

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Skin cool and clammy, weak pulse, irregular breathing

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Each of the following is a first-aid measure to stop hemorrhage from a tooth socket EXCEPT

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Applying a hot water bottle to the face on the affected side

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3
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Epinephrine is used in local anesthetic solutions to

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Prolong anesthesia

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4
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Before proceeding to restore tooth #9, a dentist is most likely to anesthetize

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The tooth using an infiltration technique

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5
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In a malpractice suit, the dentist’s best defense is usually the

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Information in the patient’s records

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6
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Which of the following is likely y to be placed in the socket when treating alveolitis (dry socket)?

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Surgical gauze moistened with eugenol

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7
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Hyperventilation should be suspected when which of the following occur?

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Respirations are more frequent than normal or deeper than normal

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8
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When preparing an anesthetic syringe, the harpoon is engaged in the rubber stopper to

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Allow aspiration during injection

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9
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Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry to

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Anesthetize the mucous membrane

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10
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What effect does long-term prenatal tetracycline treatment have on a child’s dentition and/or oral health?

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Discoloration of the permanent teeth

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The MOST common side effect of an anesthetic containing epinephrine is a

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Rapid heart beat

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12
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A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis for the past two years. The patient is schedule for an extraction. What medical emergency could be expected?

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Prolonged hemorrhage

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13
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Legally which of the following are requires in a patient’s clinical record?

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Health history

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14
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Is a patient vomits while wearing a rubber dam, the MOST potentially dangerous consequence is

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Aspiration of material

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15
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Immediately follow the injection of a local anesthetic, a patient exhibits shortness of and has swelling of the lips. The assistant breath, appears cyanotic, lose consciousness would anticipate that the doctor would ask for

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Epinephrine (adrenalin)

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16
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Following the administration of a local anesthetic, what is the PRIMARY reason a dental assistant should stay with a patient?

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The patient may experience an adverse reaction

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17
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Which of the following is essential in the maintenance of an in-office emergency drug kit? It should be

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Checked at least monthly and after each use for completeness and expiration dates

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18
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A diabetic patient is more likely to

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Develop a post-operative infection

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19
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For more effective application of topical anesthetics, the area should first be

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Dried

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20
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Which of these could be an oral manifestation of bulimia?

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Eroded lingual enamel

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21
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When a dentist prescribes a medication to be taken p.r.n., this means that the medication should be taken

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As needed

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22
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Patients using chlorhexidine to control plaque are likely to present with

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Staining of the teeth

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23
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Anesthetic cartridges should be stored

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At room temoerature

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24
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The purpose of the 2x2 gauze in the local anesthetic set-up is to

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Dry the area of injection

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25
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What is the MOST likely reason to premedicate a patient with diazepam (Valium) prior to a dental appointment?

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Diminish apprehension

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26
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While awaiting treatment in the dental chair, a patient begins to complain of chest pains. What should the dental assistant do FIRST?

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Administer 100% oxygen

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27
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Anesthetic containing epinephrine may be contraindicated for patients with which one of the following conditions?

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Hypertension

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28
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Before clinical information is sent to another dental practice, the patient must

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Sign a release of information

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29
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Which of the following numbers denotes the greatest concentration of vasoconstrictor?

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1/20,000

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30
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Which of these materials would have the shorter shelf life?

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Anesthetic agents

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31
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Which of the following is a physiologic sign of fainting

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Low blood pressure

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32
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Which of the following antibiotics recommended the American Heart Association should be prescribed for a patient with a history of rheumatic fever and heart murmur?

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Amoxicillin

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33
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Acute anaphylactic shock following the administration of local anesthetic is initially treated with

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Epinephrine

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34
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Of the following, which is the largest diameter needle?

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27 gauge

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35
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A patient who requires prophylactic antibiotics arrives at time of his schedule appointment and informs the DPM administrator that he has NOT taken his medication. Which of the following should be done?

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Reappoint the patient

36
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What is the MOST common complication that may arise when a patient is taking Coumadin?

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Hemorrhage

37
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The emergency kit for allergic reaction should include

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Antihistamine, syringe, and epinephrine

38
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Which of the following agents found in retraction cord is potentially harmful to a cardiovascular patient?

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Epinephrine

39
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If a patient has collapsed, the first thing to do is

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Establish level of responsiveness

40
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Patient receiving nitrous oxide should

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Never be left alone

41
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Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

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Palliative

42
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When a patient fails to keep an appointment, this information should be recorded on the chart because

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This is contributory negligence on the part of the patient

43
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While completing a health history form, a patient says in reference to a particular question, “I don’t think this questions has anything to do with my teeth”. The dental assistant can best handle this situation by

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Explaining the purpose of the question and its relation to dental treatment

44
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During a severe epileptic seizure, the dental team should prepare to perform which of the following emergency procedures?

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Protecting patient from injury

45
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With what federal agency must a dentist register in order to prescribe medications?

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Drug Enforcement Administration

46
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During a fire drill, patients are escorted out of the office. What safety measure must be followed on way out?

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Close doors

47
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The dentist is in the operatory and personally authorizes a procedure. This is called

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Direct supervision

48
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A patient places his/her hand at the throat. This is the universal distress signal for what condition?

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Obstructed airway

49
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The abdominal thrust (Heimlich) procedure is used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?

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Respiratory obstruction

50
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Which of the following materials would be best NOT to order for shipment in very cold winter conditions?

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Anesthetics

51
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What types of dental supplies are reordered most often?

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Expendable with expiration date

52
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Chronic exposure of dental personnel to trace levels of nitrous within the operatory has been linked to which of the following?

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Spontaneous abortion

53
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If cardiac arrest is suspected in an adult, the pulse to check first is the

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Carotid

54
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What should the frequency of patient recall based upon?

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Individual patient needs

55
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To maintain necessary supplies on hand, the dental assistant should

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Check with staff daily to ensure adequate inventory

56
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When a dentist is being sued for negligence by gone an assistant, even though the dentist is not guilty of the act itself. This is done on the premise of:

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Tort law

57
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A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a:

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Misdemeanor

58
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Professional negligence is also called:

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Malpractice

59
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Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical setting?

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Confidentiality

60
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In which of the following situations is it permissible to releases information from a patient’s record?

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When a court requests it by means of a subpoena

61
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Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records?

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When the patient signs a release

62
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What contract typically exists between the patient and the dentist?

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Implied

63
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Communication without words is said to be:

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Nonverbal

64
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Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

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Weight

65
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Which of the following is included in a patient’s vital signs?

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Respiration rate

66
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Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient’s tongue and leaving it there until it is dissolved?

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Sublingual route

67
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Which part of the prescription contains the patient’s name, address, date and the symbol Rx?

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Superscription

68
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Which of the following is a sedative?

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Barbiturate

69
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Codeine is an example of what kind of drug?

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Narcotic analgesic

70
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Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications?

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Injection

71
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Medication applied in patch form is called:

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Transdermal

72
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A single order that is administered immediately and usually written emergencies is known as:

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STAT order

73
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Barbiturates must be administered to the child 30 to 45 prior to dental treatment in order to be effective.

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Barbiturates must be administered to the child 30 to 45 prior to dental treatment in order to be effective.

74
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Which of the following word part means “cold”?

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Cryo

75
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The body of a prescription includes the subscription and this area where the doctor will write the name and strength of the drug being prescribed as well as the dose and in what form it should be dispensed.

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Inscription

76
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Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of:

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Anesthetics

77
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Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:

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Analgesics and antipyretics

78
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Hydrocortisone is a(n) Anti- inflammatory agent that is used to suppress swelling and shock

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Hydrocortisone is a(n) Anti- inflammatory agent that is used to suppress swelling and shock

79
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Which of the following drugs is classified as an antiblotic?

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Ciproflaxin (Cipro)

80
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The average normal heart rate is:

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63 beats per minute

81
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In which type of sedation is the patient placed in an altered state consciousness?

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Conscious sedation

82
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Which type of anesthesia produces a deadened or pain-free area while the dentist performs a procedure?

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Local

83
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A drug that is added to anesthetic solutions to reduce blood flow around the injection site is called:

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Vasoconstrictor

84
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INTRAOSSEOUS ANESTHESIA places anesthetic directly into the spongy bone

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INTRAOSSEOUS ANESTHESIA places anesthetic directly into the spongy bone

85
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How often should the patient’s health history be updated?

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Every visit

86
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Which form is used to record procedures?

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