Mastering Local Anesthesia in Dental Practice
5 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which type of local anesthetic is commonly used as topical anesthesia?

  • Lidocaine
  • Benzocaine (correct)
  • Pseudocholinesterase
  • Procaine

Which enzyme metabolizes NH Ester Anesthetics in the plasma?

  • Pseudocholinesterase (correct)
  • Cytochrome P450
  • Benzocaine
  • Procaine

Which type of local anesthetic is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450?

  • Lidocaine (correct)
  • Pseudocholinesterase
  • Benzocaine
  • Procaine

Which type of local anesthetic has a high rate of allergy reported in patients?

<p>Procaine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is important for a local anesthetic to be considered potent?

<p>Reversible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Local Anesthesia

  • Benzocaine is commonly used as topical anesthesia.

Metabolism of Local Anesthetics

  • Pseudocholinesterase is the enzyme that metabolizes NH Ester Anesthetics in the plasma.

Hepatic Metabolism

  • Amide local anesthetics are metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450.

Allergy and Local Anesthetics

  • Esters have a high rate of allergy reported in patients.

Characteristics of Local Anesthetics

  • Lipid solubility is an important characteristic for a local anesthetic to be considered potent.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Description

Test your knowledge on local anesthesia in dental practice with this quiz prepared by Dr. Belie Jean T. Vallespin, DDM. Learn about the characteristics of potent and reversible local anesthesia, low systemic toxicity, rapid onset and duration, tissue penetration, and more. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the importance of sterile or sterilizable anesthesia in dental procedures.

More Like This

Topical Local Anesthetics
17 questions
Local Anesthetics: Types and Uses
33 questions

Local Anesthetics: Types and Uses

SophisticatedTonalism8501 avatar
SophisticatedTonalism8501
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser