Quiz 9 (Local Anesthesia)

Question 1

Which of the following nerve blocks would you place when performing endodontic or exodontic treatments on tooth 208?

Answer 1

Caudal maxillary

Question 2

All of the following statements about the roster Al mandibular block are true except

Answer 2

It anesthetizes the contra lateral canine and incisors

Question 3

Which of the following are considered benefits of local dental blocks?

Answer 3

(All of these)
Post-operative analgesia
More rapid anesthetic recovery
Decreased plane of general anesthesia

Question 4

The average volume of 0.3mg/mL buprenorphine added to 1mL bupivicaine for dental blocks is

Answer 4

0.05mL

Question 5

This block is primarily useful when performing palate surgery

Answer 5

Major palatine block

Question 6

The onset of action for the dental local anesthetic drug of choice is______________minutes

Answer 6

4-8 minutes

Question 7

All of the following statements regarding the rostral maxillary block are true except

Answer 7

It anesthetizes the molars and last premolar

Question 8

When performing most regional dental nerve blocks, it is important to inject the anesthetic agent….

Answer 8

In equal volumes at 90 degree intervals until you have complete a 360 degree rotation of your needle.

Question 9

T/F The caudal maxillary block is essential to perform in small to medium sized brachycephalic patients.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The current dosage of buprenorphine (concentration of 0.3mg/mL) added to bupivicaine when used for dental blocks is ___________.

Answer 10

0.003 mg/kg

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding the caudal mandibular block is not true?

Answer 11

NONE OF THESE

Question 12

All of the following are possible adverse effects of local anesthesia except:

Answer 12

Decrease plane of anesthesia

Question 13

Which of the following state statements about the infraorbital neurovascular bundle is true?

Answer 13

It is a large cylindrical band exiting the infraorbital canal.

Question 14

How long is the duration of action of bupivacaine?

Answer 14

6-10 hours

Question 15

Another name for the local anesthetic drug bupivacaine is

Answer 15

Marcaine

Question 16

The caudal maxillary block can be placed by the following two methods:

Answer 16

Blind needle placement into retrobulbar space or insertion of needle more caudal into the infraorbital foremen.

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding regional dental anesthesia is not correct?

Answer 17

Requires extensive specialized equipment

Question 18

Adding an opioid drug to the local anesthetic agent effectively _______ the analgesic duration

Answer 18

Doubles

Question 19

______________ is the safe target maximum dose of bupivacaine that can be used for a patient

Answer 19

2 mg/kg

Question 20

Which type of block is the preferred type for dental procedures?

Answer 20

Regional block

Question 21

This drug is the anesthetic drug of choice for dental blocks

Answer 21

Bupivacaine

Question 22

Which of the following statements regarding the caudal maxillary block are true?

Answer 22

(All of these)
Blocks all teeth on the ipsilateral side where it is injected
Blocks the maxillary nerve
Is not necessary in small to medium sized brachycephalic breeds.