10 Questions
What is the most important aspect of nearly all medical emergencies in the dental office?
Preventing or correcting insufficient oxygenation of the brain and heart
Where is the 'E'-size oxygen cylinder ideally located in case of a medical emergency?
Attached to the emergency drug kit
In what type of emergency situations is oxygen indicated?
Almost any emergency situation
What should be done if a victim does not respond to albuterol or salbutamol during an asthma attack?
Administer oxygen
Which drug, though rarely used, must be readily available for administration in case of specific allergic reactions and unresponsive asthma?
Epinephrine
Which of the following is a property of epinephrine that helps in saving lives during anaphylaxis?
Reverses bronchospasm
What is the primary indication for administering a histamine-blocker in an allergic reaction?
Treatment of dermatologic signs and symptoms
Which injectable agent is recommended for the management of anaphylaxis or less severe allergic reactions with primarily dermatologic signs and symptoms?
Diphenhydramine
What is the recommended dose of chlorpheniramine for children in the management of less severe allergic reactions?
1-2 mg
In the management of hypoglycemia in conscious patients, what non-drug essential should be readily available according to the text?
Oral carbohydrate source
Learn about the importance of oxygen in managing medical emergencies in a dental office. Explore the use of oxygen as a crucial drug in the emergency kit for ensuring proper oxygenation of the brain and heart.
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