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Which factor is a reason against using a vasoconstrictor in local anesthesia?
Which factor is a reason against using a vasoconstrictor in local anesthesia?
- Requirement of hemostasis
- Duration of the surgical procedure
- Postoperative pain control
- Physical status of the patient (correct)
What effect does the addition of adrenaline have on the duration of plain anesthesia?
What effect does the addition of adrenaline have on the duration of plain anesthesia?
- Shortens it
- Has no effect
- Prolongs it (correct)
- Causes anesthesia failure
Why is Felypressin considered of minimal value in achieving hemostasis?
Why is Felypressin considered of minimal value in achieving hemostasis?
- It causes excessive bleeding
- It minimizes blood loss effectively
- It has minimal vasoconstrictive effects (correct)
- It prolongs pain-free status
For which group of patients is the use of local anesthetic agents with vasoconstrictor contraindicated?
For which group of patients is the use of local anesthetic agents with vasoconstrictor contraindicated?
Why must the benefits and risks of using vasoconstrictors be carefully considered in medically compromised patients?
Why must the benefits and risks of using vasoconstrictors be carefully considered in medically compromised patients?
How is the dose of local anesthetics typically calculated in dentistry?
How is the dose of local anesthetics typically calculated in dentistry?
What is the maximum safe dose of local anesthetics typically based on?
What is the maximum safe dose of local anesthetics typically based on?
In dentistry, what information about the local anesthetic agent is written on the cartridge?
In dentistry, what information about the local anesthetic agent is written on the cartridge?
Why should the benefits and risks of vasoconstrictor use be weighed against plain anesthesia in medically compromised patients?
Why should the benefits and risks of vasoconstrictor use be weighed against plain anesthesia in medically compromised patients?
What is one reason for considering using plain anesthesia over vasoconstrictors in local anesthetic solutions for certain patients?
What is one reason for considering using plain anesthesia over vasoconstrictors in local anesthetic solutions for certain patients?
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