WorksheetsLocal Analgesia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following constituents of a local anaesthetic cartridge is present to allow a reasonable shelf life?
Anaesthetic
Buffer
Preservative
Vasoconstrictor
Which type of injection involves depositing anaesthetic solution beneath the mucous membrane and over the alveolar bone to anaesthetise nerve endings?
Infiltration
Intra-ligamentary
Intra-osseous
Nerve block
Which one of the following medical conditions is likely to dictate the use of a local anaesthetic without adrenaline present as a vasoconstrictor?
Hypertension
Hypoglycaemia
Hypothyroidism
Pregnancy
Which type of injection involves depositing the anaesthetic solution directly into the alveolar bone to anaesthetise the tooth?
Infiltration
Intra-ligamentary
Intra-osseous
Nerve block
Which one of the following constituents of a local anaesthetic cartridge is present to prolong the effects of the anaesthetic?
Anaesthetic
Buffer
Preservative
Vasoconstrictor
Which type of injection will usually require the use of an aspirating syringe and appropriate cartridge, with a long 27 gauge needle?
Infiltration of upper molars
Intra-ligamentary of lower molars
Intra-osseous of upper molars
Nerve block of lower molars
What is the gauge of a short needle?
25
27
30
33
What is the gauge of a long needle?
25
27
30
33
Sharps boxes should be no more than ...
1/3 full
2/4 full
2/3 full
1/4 full
When should felypressin (octapressin) be avoided?
In patients with heart disease
In patients that are pregnant
In patients with bleeding disorders
In patients with diabetes
