Question 1

MATCHING
Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.
-Halothane

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) C

Question 2

The use of anesthesia as needed is an important key to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding why patients are fearful of dental appointments 
B)  Preventing fear associated with pain 
C)  Ensuring patient comfort and adequate care 
D)  B and C 
A)  Understanding why patients are fearful of dental appointments 
B)  Preventing fear associated with pain 
C)  Ensuring patient comfort and adequate care 
D)  B and C D

Question 3

Procaine was used extensively in dentistry for a number of years; however,it was not the ideal local anesthetic.Why not?

Accepted Answer

A)  It took a long time to produce the desired anesthetic result. 
B)  It lasted for prolonged periods of time. 
C)  It had a high potential for triggering allergic reactions. 
D)  Some combination of the above 
A)  It took a long time to produce the desired anesthetic result. 
B)  It lasted for prolonged periods of time. 
C)  It had a high potential for triggering allergic reactions. 
D)  Some combination of the above D

Question 4

Patients who are overly tired or stressed at the time of their dental appointment will generally demonstrate what kind of pain reaction threshold?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
B)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a low tolerance for pain 
C)  A higher pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
B)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a low tolerance for pain 
C)  A higher pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

The personal interpretation and response to the pain message is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction 
A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.
-Novocaine

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 7

Pain threshold is best described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The physical and emotional response to a particular situation. 
B)  The relationship between human need fulfillment and human behavior. 
C)  A neurologic experience of pain. 
D)  The point at which a sensation starts to be painful and discomfort results. 
A)  The physical and emotional response to a particular situation. 
B)  The relationship between human need fulfillment and human behavior. 
C)  A neurologic experience of pain. 
D)  The point at which a sensation starts to be painful and discomfort results.

Question 8

The neurologic experience of pain is referred to as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain control 
B)  Pain threshold 
C)  Pain perception 
D)  Pain reaction 
A)  Pain control 
B)  Pain threshold 
C)  Pain perception 
D)  Pain reaction

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.
-Mepivacaine

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 10

MATCHING
Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.
-Causes more allergic reactions

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 11

An astute practitioner looks for signs of patient anxiousness.These signs may include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overwillingness to cooperate with clinician 
B)  History of emergency dental care only 
C)  Elevated blood pressure and heart rate 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Overwillingness to cooperate with clinician 
B)  History of emergency dental care only 
C)  Elevated blood pressure and heart rate 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The first local anesthetic used in dentistry was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Novocaine 
B)  Cocaine 
C)  Procaine 
D)  Lidocaine 
A)  Novocaine 
B)  Cocaine 
C)  Procaine 
D)  Lidocaine

Question 13

Considering the human needs paradigm,freedom from fear and stress includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need to receive appreciation, attention, and respect from others 
B)  The need to be free from emotional discomfort 
C)  The need to feel safe 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The need to receive appreciation, attention, and respect from others 
B)  The need to be free from emotional discomfort 
C)  The need to feel safe 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Patients who frequently miss dental appointments because of apprehension,often demonstrate what kind of pain reaction threshold?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
B)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a low tolerance for pain 
C)  A higher pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
B)  A lower pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a low tolerance for pain 
C)  A higher pain reaction threshold, which means that they have a high tolerance for pain 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

Jon presents to your dental office in pain with an abscessed tooth.Utilizing the Visual Analog Scale (VAS),Jon indicates that his pain level measures about 95 mm in length from the left hand end of the horizontal line.What is an appropriate translation of this action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jon is experiencing a significant amount of pain. 
B)  Jon is experiencing a moderate amount of pain. 
C)  Jon is uncomfortable but able to tolerate the pain. 
D)  None of the above because the pain scale is subjective 
A)  Jon is experiencing a significant amount of pain. 
B)  Jon is experiencing a moderate amount of pain. 
C)  Jon is uncomfortable but able to tolerate the pain. 
D)  None of the above because the pain scale is subjective

Question 16

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction 
A)  Pain 
B)  Pain control 
C)  Pain threshold 
D)  Pain reaction

Question 17

Early methods of pain control included which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of opium 
B)  Scaring off of demons 
C)  Roots, berries, and seeds 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Use of opium 
B)  Scaring off of demons 
C)  Roots, berries, and seeds 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

MATCHING
Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.
-Prilocaine

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

Question 19

Performing a complete health history review at every appointment helps practitioners recognize stressors and health conditions that may complicate dental procedures.Taking a patient's vital signs does not play an important role in assessing a patient's level of apprehension.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true.

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category.
-Procaine

Accepted Answer

A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I) 
A) ester (
E)  
B) amide (
A)  
C) inhalation drug (I)

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Halothane

The use of anesthesia as needed is an important key to what?

Procaine was used extensively in dentistry for a number of years; however,it was not the ideal local anesthetic.Why not?

Patients who are overly tired or stressed at the time of their dental appointment will generally demonstrate what kind of pain reaction threshold?

The personal interpretation and response to the pain message is called what?

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Novocaine

Pain threshold is best described as which of the following?

The neurologic experience of pain is referred to as what?

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Mepivacaine

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Causes more allergic reactions

An astute practitioner looks for signs of patient anxiousness.These signs may include which of the following?

The first local anesthetic used in dentistry was which of the following?

Considering the human needs paradigm,freedom from fear and stress includes which of the following?

Patients who frequently miss dental appointments because of apprehension,often demonstrate what kind of pain reaction threshold?

Jon presents to your dental office in pain with an abscessed tooth.Utilizing the Visual Analog Scale (VAS),Jon indicates that his pain level measures about 95 mm in length from the left hand end of the horizontal line.What is an appropriate translation of this action?

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience is called what?

Early methods of pain control included which of the following?

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Prilocaine

Performing a complete health history review at every appointment helps practitioners recognize stressors and health conditions that may complicate dental procedures.Taking a patient's vital signs does not play an important role in assessing a patient's level of apprehension.

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Procaine

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Nerve Anesthesia

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

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Exam 1: Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Halothane

The use of anesthesia as needed is an important key to what?

Procaine was used extensively in dentistry for a number of years; however,it was not the ideal local anesthetic.Why not?

Patients who are overly tired or stressed at the time of their dental appointment will generally demonstrate what kind of pain reaction threshold?

The personal interpretation and response to the pain message is called what?

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Novocaine

Pain threshold is best described as which of the following?

The neurologic experience of pain is referred to as what?

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Mepivacaine

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Causes more allergic reactions

An astute practitioner looks for signs of patient anxiousness.These signs may include which of the following?

The first local anesthetic used in dentistry was which of the following?

Considering the human needs paradigm,freedom from fear and stress includes which of the following?

Patients who frequently miss dental appointments because of apprehension,often demonstrate what kind of pain reaction threshold?

Jon presents to your dental office in pain with an abscessed tooth.Utilizing the Visual Analog Scale (VAS),Jon indicates that his pain level measures about 95 mm in length from the left hand end of the horizontal line.What is an appropriate translation of this action?

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience is called what?

Early methods of pain control included which of the following?

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Prilocaine

Performing a complete health history review at every appointment helps practitioners recognize stressors and health conditions that may complicate dental procedures.Taking a patient's vital signs does not play an important role in assessing a patient's level of apprehension.

MATCHING Match the following word or phrase with the correct drug category. -Procaine

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Nerve Anesthesia

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

Filters