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What is the most common vasoactive drug used in the pediatric dental office for pain control?
What is the most common vasoactive drug used in the pediatric dental office for pain control?
- Epinephrine (correct)
- Lidocaine
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
In Case #1, what is the recommended treatment if there is advanced internal resorption?
In Case #1, what is the recommended treatment if there is advanced internal resorption?
- Antibiotics only
- Non-vital therapy - pulpectomy (correct)
- Space maintainer
- Extraction
What factor increases the probability of medical emergencies in the dental office due to increased vasoactivity and risk of toxicity/allergic reactions?
What factor increases the probability of medical emergencies in the dental office due to increased vasoactivity and risk of toxicity/allergic reactions?
- Sedatives
- Analgesics
- Antibiotics
- Endogenous catecholamines (correct)
What is the primary medication used for odontogenic infection in Case #1?
What is the primary medication used for odontogenic infection in Case #1?
In Case #2, what is the reason for the visit of the 12-year-old female patient?
In Case #2, what is the reason for the visit of the 12-year-old female patient?
What is the recommended treatment if infection reaches the crypt of the succedaneous tooth in Case #1?
What is the recommended treatment if infection reaches the crypt of the succedaneous tooth in Case #1?
What is the recommended action if a root breaks during the extraction of an over-retained tooth with no physiologic mobility?
What is the recommended action if a root breaks during the extraction of an over-retained tooth with no physiologic mobility?
What should be done in the case of a patient with a known penicillin allergy requiring antibiotic prophylaxis?
What should be done in the case of a patient with a known penicillin allergy requiring antibiotic prophylaxis?
What is the role of the dentist in the event of a medical emergency in the dental office?
What is the role of the dentist in the event of a medical emergency in the dental office?
What equipment should be available in the dental office for emergency situations?
What equipment should be available in the dental office for emergency situations?
What is the primary consideration for determining the level of patient monitoring during a dental procedure?
What is the primary consideration for determining the level of patient monitoring during a dental procedure?
In what situation should a broken root be extracted instead of left in place?
In what situation should a broken root be extracted instead of left in place?
What should be done if further information is needed to determine an ideal patient management plan?
What should be done if further information is needed to determine an ideal patient management plan?
What is the appropriate action if trained in ACLS during a dental emergency?
What is the appropriate action if trained in ACLS during a dental emergency?
Which medication should be available for treating an allergic reaction in a dental office?
Which medication should be available for treating an allergic reaction in a dental office?
What should be done if a patient experiences syncope during a dental procedure?
What should be done if a patient experiences syncope during a dental procedure?
What is the primary reason for the visit of the 3-year-old female patient in Case #1?
What is the primary reason for the visit of the 3-year-old female patient in Case #1?
Which factor increases the probability of medical emergencies in the dental office due to increased vasoactivity and risk of toxicity/allergic reactions?
Which factor increases the probability of medical emergencies in the dental office due to increased vasoactivity and risk of toxicity/allergic reactions?
What is the primary medication being taken by the 3-year-old female patient in Case #1 for odontogenic infection?
What is the primary medication being taken by the 3-year-old female patient in Case #1 for odontogenic infection?
What is the recommended treatment if there is advanced internal resorption in Case #1?
What is the recommended treatment if there is advanced internal resorption in Case #1?
What should be done if a 12-year-old female patient presents to get a baby tooth pulled?
What should be done if a 12-year-old female patient presents to get a baby tooth pulled?
What should be the dental office's immediate response to acute stress reactions like fear, pain, and anxiety?
What should be the dental office's immediate response to acute stress reactions like fear, pain, and anxiety?
What should be the appropriate action if a patient experiences syncope during a dental procedure?
What should be the appropriate action if a patient experiences syncope during a dental procedure?
What is the primary medication used for odontogenic infection in Case #1?
What is the primary medication used for odontogenic infection in Case #1?
In what situation should a broken root be extracted instead of left in place?
In what situation should a broken root be extracted instead of left in place?
What is the most common vasoactive drug used in the pediatric dental office for pain control?
What is the most common vasoactive drug used in the pediatric dental office for pain control?
What factor increases the probability of medical emergencies in the dental office due to increased vasoactivity and risk of toxicity/allergic reactions?
What factor increases the probability of medical emergencies in the dental office due to increased vasoactivity and risk of toxicity/allergic reactions?
What is the recommended treatment if infection reaches the crypt of the succedaneous tooth in Case #1?
What is the recommended treatment if infection reaches the crypt of the succedaneous tooth in Case #1?
What is the recommended action if a root breaks during the extraction of an over-retained tooth with no physiologic mobility?
What is the recommended action if a root breaks during the extraction of an over-retained tooth with no physiologic mobility?
What should be done in the case of a patient with a known penicillin allergy requiring antibiotic prophylaxis?
What should be done in the case of a patient with a known penicillin allergy requiring antibiotic prophylaxis?
What equipment should be available in the dental office for emergency situations?
What equipment should be available in the dental office for emergency situations?
What is the primary consideration for determining the level of patient monitoring during a dental procedure?
What is the primary consideration for determining the level of patient monitoring during a dental procedure?
