Week 3: Sore Throat (Bolded/Underlined Terms)

Question 1

You should NOT assume that all sore throats are ____.

Answer 1

related to the common cold

Question 2

The mechanism of action for the local anesthetic ingredient BENZOCAINE used for sore throat is to block ____.

Answer 2

initiation and conduction of nerve impulses via Na+ ions

Question 3

The mechanism of action for the local anesthetic ingredient MENTHOL PHENOL used for sore throat produces ____.

Answer 3

a cooling sensation for comfort

Question 4

The mechanism of action for the local anesthetic ingredient DYCLONINE used for sore throat is to block ____.

Answer 4

impulses at peripheral nerve ending in skin and mucous membranes

Question 5

The mechanism of action for the local anesthetic ingredient CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE HEXYLRESORCINOL used for sore throat is ____.

Answer 5

antiseptic

Question 6

_____ is a local anesthetic product that comes in lozenges, throat sprays, and oral disintegrating strips.

Answer 6

Chloraseptic

Question 7

For patient counseling on using local anesthetics, tell your patient to avoid ____.

Answer 7

eating/drinking 1 hour after

there is a possibility of choking due to throat numbness

Question 8

For patient counseling on using local anesthetics, tell your patient to avoid use in _____ years old.

Answer 8

children less than 2

because of a choking hazard

Question 9

The local anesthetics ____ and ____ are category C for pregnant women.

Answer 9

benzocaine and dyclonine

Question 10

Because the local anesthetics benzocaine and dyclonine are category C for pregnant women, what should you recommend in patient counseling?

Answer 10

menthol and phenol

Question 11

What are the 5 local anesthetic products used for sore throat?

Answer 11

Cepacol® 
Chloraseptic®
Halls® 
Sucrets® 
Vicks VapoDrops®