Quiz 9 (Local Anesthesia) Flashcards
Which of the following nerve blocks would you place when performing endodontic or exodontic treatments on tooth 208?
Caudal maxillary
All of the following statements about the roster Al mandibular block are true except
It anesthetizes the contra lateral canine and incisors
Which of the following are considered benefits of local dental blocks?
(All of these)
Post-operative analgesia
More rapid anesthetic recovery
Decreased plane of general anesthesia
The average volume of 0.3mg/mL buprenorphine added to 1mL bupivicaine for dental blocks is
0.05mL
This block is primarily useful when performing palate surgery
Major palatine block
The onset of action for the dental local anesthetic drug of choice is______________minutes
4-8 minutes
All of the following statements regarding the rostral maxillary block are true except
It anesthetizes the molars and last premolar
When performing most regional dental nerve blocks, it is important to inject the anesthetic agent….
In equal volumes at 90 degree intervals until you have complete a 360 degree rotation of your needle.
T/F The caudal maxillary block is essential to perform in small to medium sized brachycephalic patients.
False
The current dosage of buprenorphine (concentration of 0.3mg/mL) added to bupivicaine when used for dental blocks is ___________.
0.003 mg/kg
Which of the following statements regarding the caudal mandibular block is not true?
NONE OF THESE
All of the following are possible adverse effects of local anesthesia except:
Decrease plane of anesthesia
Which of the following state statements about the infraorbital neurovascular bundle is true?
It is a large cylindrical band exiting the infraorbital canal.
How long is the duration of action of bupivacaine?
6-10 hours
Another name for the local anesthetic drug bupivacaine is
Marcaine
The caudal maxillary block can be placed by the following two methods:
Blind needle placement into retrobulbar space or insertion of needle more caudal into the infraorbital foremen.
Which of the following statements regarding regional dental anesthesia is not correct?
Requires extensive specialized equipment
Adding an opioid drug to the local anesthetic agent effectively _______ the analgesic duration
Doubles
______________ is the safe target maximum dose of bupivacaine that can be used for a patient
2 mg/kg
Which type of block is the preferred type for dental procedures?
Regional block
This drug is the anesthetic drug of choice for dental blocks
Bupivacaine
Which of the following statements regarding the caudal maxillary block are true?
(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.
