Description : A 45 years-old patient awoke with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness. When he went to bed he had no swelling, pain or ... B. Angioneurotic oedema C. Infectious mononucleosis D. Acute maxillary sinusitis E. Acute apical periodontitis
Last Answer : B. Angioneurotic oedema
Description : The treatment of angioneurotic oedema: A. Anti histamine 10mg IV B. Chlorphenamine maleate as Piriton by Allen C. Hydrochloride 25 mg IM D. Corticosteroid drugs or with adrenaline.
Last Answer : A. Anti histamine 10mg IV
Description : Which of the following is not a side effect of lignocaine: A. Angioneurotic oedema B. Nervousness
Last Answer : A. Angioneurotic oedema
Description : What is true about Angioneurotic oedema, A. Puffiness around the eyes, oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness B. Caused by several deep restorations in the anterior teeth C. There is no caries, negative thermal tests, negative percussion and negative response to palpation
Last Answer : A. Puffiness around the eyes, oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness B. Caused by several deep restorations in the anterior teeth
Description : When the post-cardiac surgical patient demonstrates vasodilation, hypotension, hyporeflexia, slow gastrointestinal motility (hypoactive bowel sounds), lethargy, and respiratory depression, the nurse suspects ... and QT intervals, broad flat T waves), disorientation, depression, and hypotension.
Last Answer : a) Hypermagnesemia Untreated hypomagnesemia may result in coma, apnea, cardiac arrest.
Description : Which local anaesthetic agent is preferred for a confirmed hypersensitive patient: A. 3% prilocaine with felypressin B. Mepivacaine 3% without vasoconstrictor **
Last Answer : B. Mepivacaine 3% without vasoconstrictor **
Description : Which of the following is the LEAST to cause toxicity from local anaesthetic injection: A. Injecting in supine position B. Injecting in vascular area C. Injecting without a vasoconstrictor D. Intravenous injections
Last Answer : A. Injecting in supine position
Description : To reduce the risk of side effects of local anaesthetic injections; you should follow all of the following EXCEPT: A. Aspirate before injection B. Use the smallest effective volume C. Use the weakest efficient percentage strength D. Inject rapidly
Last Answer : D. Inject rapidly
Description : When taking Mono Amino Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI); which drugs are contra indicated: I. Barbiturate II. Local anaesthetic III. Pethidine IV. Acetyl salicylic acid A. All of the above B. None of the above C. I, II and III D. II, III and IV
Last Answer : C. I, II and III
Description : Which of the following is correct about Nitrous Oxide N2O: A. N2O has high analgesic and low anaesthetic property at its minimum anaesthetic dose. Low MAC; Max Anaesthetic Concentration B. Absolutely ... C. Has low blood diffusibility and result in hypoxia D. It is good anaesthetic and low MAC
Last Answer : C. Has low blood diffusibility and result in hypoxia
Description : Toxicity as a result of anaesthetic solution can be seen more when: A. Injection in supine position B. Injection into vascular area C. Injection without vasoconstrictors D. Intravenous injection
Last Answer : D. Intravenous injection
Description : Thrombo cytopenic purpura would complicate surgery by: A. Oedema B. Haemorrhage C. Acute infection
Last Answer : B. Haemorrhage
Description : The most accurate way to evaluate the effectiveness of root planning is by: A. Inspect the root surface with an instrument for root smoothness B. Use air for visual inspection C. Activate a ... the appointment for a decrease oedema and bleeding E. Evaluate the soft tissues 10 to 14 days later.
Last Answer : E. Evaluate the soft tissues 10 to 14 days later.
Description : Signs and symptoms that commonly suggest cardiac failure in a patient being assessed for oral surgery are, A. Elevated temperature and nausea B. Palpitations and malaise C. Ankle oedema and dyspnoea D. Erythema and pain E. Pallor and tremor
Last Answer : C. Ankle oedema and dyspnoea
Description : most common and dangerous side effect of anti-pregnancy drugs. 1) hypotension 2) thromboembolism 3) uterine cancer 4) headache
Last Answer : 2) thromboembolism
Description : A female patient is diagnosed with Addison’s disease. Which of the following does not confirm this: A. Weakness, lassitude B. Anorexia, nauseas, fatigue C. Hypotension D. Bony expansion E. Amenorrhea
Last Answer : D. Bony expansion
Description : Which of the following adverse reaction of oral contraceptives is the most common and the most serious A. Hypotension B. Hepatotoxicity C. Uterine neoplasia D. Thromboembolism disorder E. Decreased resistance to infection
Last Answer : D. Thromboembolism disorder
Description : As a general practitioner; you decide at an initial appointment that you can not handle a child due to lack of co-operation. Which of the following approaches would seem to be your alternative: ... B. Send child home until he/she cooperates C. Schedule child for General Anaesthetic session
Last Answer : A. Refer child to pedodontist
Description : Toxicity of anaesthetic is assessed by: A. Dose which is given B. Percentage of solution C. Vasoconstrictions amount
Last Answer : A. Dose which is given
Description : Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is not used alone as a general anaesthetic agent because of:** A. Difficulties in maintaining an adequate O2 concentration B. Adverse affects on liver C. Poor analgesics affects
Last Answer : C. Poor analgesics affects
Description : The most important factor in surgical removal of impacted teeth is, A. Removal of enough bone B. Preoperative assessment C. The flap design D. The use of general anaesthetic
Last Answer : B. Preoperative assessment
Description : Respiratory acidosis can occur in all of the following except (A) Pulmonary oedema (B) Hysterical hyperventilation (C) Pneumothorax (D) Emphysema
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Which one of the following statements about one daily dosing with aminoglycosides is false ? (a) It is convenient for outpatient therapy (b) Adjustment of dosage is less important in renal ... often less toxic than conventional (multiple)dosing regimens (e) Under-dosing is less of a problem
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The concentration of an antibiotic causing harm to the host is called a. Toxic dosage Level. b. Therapeutic dosage level. c. Minimal inhibitory concentration. d. Chemotherapeutic index.
Last Answer : a. Toxic dosage Level.
Description : Which of the following categories of medications may result in seizure activity if withdrawn suddenly? a) Tranquilizers Abrupt withdrawal of tranquilizers may result in anxiety, tension, ... may cause excessive respiratory depression during anesthesia due to an associated electrolyte imbalance.
Last Answer : a) Tranquilizers Abrupt withdrawal of tranquilizers may result in anxiety, tension, and even seizures if withdrawn suddenly.
Description : Mu opioids have which of the following effects on respiratory rate: a) Stimulation, then depression Mu opioids also cause bradycardia, hypothermia, and constipation. b) No change Kappa opioids result ... nor kappa, nor delta opoids depress respiratory rate as its only effect upon respiratory rate.
Last Answer : a) Stimulation, then depression Mu opioids also cause bradycardia, hypothermia, and constipation.
Description : A 36-year-old woman recently treated for leukemia is admitted to hospital with malaise, chills and high fever. Gram stain of blood reveals the presence of gramnegative bacilli. The initial diagnosis is ... (b) Aztreonam (c) Cefazolin (d) Imipenem plus cilastatin (e) Ticarcillin plus clavulanic acid
Description : Select the correct statement about nitrous oxide: A. It irritates the respiratory mucosa B. It has poor analgesic action C. It is primarily used as a carrier and adjuvant to other anaesthetics D. It frequently induces post anaesthetic nausea and retching
Last Answer : C. It is primarily used as a carrier and adjuvant to other anaesthetics
Description : 'Diffusion hypoxia’ is likely to occur only after use of nitrous oxide because it: A. Is a respiratory depressant B. Has low blood solubility and is used in high concentration C. Is a very potent anaesthetic D. Interferes with diffusion of oxygen into the tissues
Last Answer : B. Has low blood solubility and is used in high concentration
Description : Lidocaine is the preferred antiarrhythmic for emergency control of cardiac arrhythmias following acute myocardial infarction because (a) It has a rapidly developing and titratable antiarrhythmic action (b) It casues ... efficacy in atrial as well as ventricular arrhythmias (d) Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Lignocaine is the preferred antiarrhythmic for emergency control of cardiac arrhythmias following acute myocardial infarction because: A. It has a rapidly developing and titratable antiarrhythmic action B. It causes ... atrial as well as ventricular arrhythmias D. Both A' and B' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Description : In respect to Lidocaine 2% with 1:100000 vasoconstrictor, A. The toxic threshold is 22ml B. 8.8 ml is the maximum you can give in one session
Last Answer : A. The toxic threshold is 22ml
Description : A child consumes a toxic dose of fluoride. You will:** A. Induce vomiting B. Give a lot of fluids C. Give a lot of fluids and sodium bicarbonates D. Ask patient not to eat for 45 minutes E. Give milk, calcium tablets or magnesium tablets
Last Answer : E. Give milk, calcium tablets or magnesium tablets
Description : Which one of the following is the major disadvantage of stone dies used for crown fabrication, A. They lack accurate reproduction of surface details B. Their overall dimensions are slightly smaller than ... of the stone D. The hazard of aspiration of toxic materials during trimming of the dies.
Last Answer : A. They lack accurate reproduction of surface details
Description : The anaesthetic action of thiopentone sodium is characterised by: A. Good muscle relaxation B. Poor analgesia C. Sensitization of heart to adrenaline D. No postoperative residual CNS depression
Last Answer : B. Poor analgesia
Description : Residual CNS depression is least marked after the use of the following anaesthetic: A. Diazepam B. Thiopentone sodium C. Lorazepam D. Propofo
Last Answer : D. Propofol
Description : An old male presents complaining of having numerous white lesions in the oral cavity within past few days. Prior to this the family physician prescribed chlorite tetracycline for an upper respiratory infection, ... plaques on the lip mucosa, buccal mucosa and the tongue. MOST LIKELY to be:
Last Answer : Moniliasis (Which is candidiasis)
Description : Can local anaesthetic make you puffy?
Last Answer : This is the internet. People are going to Google your problem and tell you that you have cancer. If it isn’t better in 12 hours call your doctor and ask. I doubt your doctor is out to get you.
Description : Pain from local anaesthesia injection can be reduced by: a. warming the local anaesthetic b. quick injection c. using a needle with a small bore d. adding sodium bicarbonate in the local anaesthetic
Last Answer : adding sodium bicarbonate in the local anaesthetic
Description : Epidural anaesthesia differs from spinal anaesthesia in that: A. Epidural anaesthesia produces less cardiovascular complications B. Headache is more common after epidural anaesthesia C. Blood ... . Greater separation between sensory and motor blockade can be obtained with epidural anaesthes
Last Answer : D. Greater separation between sensory and motor blockade can be obtained with epidural anaesthesia
Description : The duration of spinal anaesthesia depends on each of the following except: A. Which local anaesthetic is used B. Concentration of the local anaesthetic used C. Posture of the patient D. Whether adrenaline has been added to the local anaesthetic
Last Answer : C. Posture of the patient
Description : The segmental level of spinal anaesthesia depends on: A. Volume of the local anaesthetic injected B. Specific gravity of the local anaesthetic solution C. Posture of the patient D. All of the above factors
Last Answer : D. All of the above factors
Description : n which of the following techniques the concentration of the local anaesthetic used is the lowest: A. Infiltration anaesthesia B. Nerve block anaesthesia C. Spinal anaesthesia D. Epidural anaesthesia
Last Answer : A. Infiltration anaesthesia
Description : Choose the local anaesthetic that is specifically used to produce corneal anaesthesia for tonometry: A. Tetracaine B. Oxethazaine C. Ropivacaine D. Benoxinate
Last Answer : D. Benoxinate
Description : The following local anaesthetic is poorly water soluble, PABA derivative and primarily used for anorectal lesions, wounds and ulcers: A. Benzocaine B. Dibucaine C. Procaine D. Benoxinate
Last Answer : A. Benzocaine
Description : Which of the following statements is true for lignocaine: A. It is an ester-linked local anaesthetic B. It is not likely to exhibit cross-sensitivity with procaine C. It has a shorter duration of action than procaine D. It is not a surface anaesthetic
Last Answer : B. It is not likely to exhibit cross-sensitivity with procaine
Description : The local anaesthetic having high cardiotoxic and arrhythmogenic potential is: A. Lignocaine B. Procaine C. Bupivacaine D. Ropivacaine
Last Answer : C. Bupivacaine
Description : The following local anaesthetic raises BP instead of tending to cause a fall: A. Cocaine B. Dibucaine C. Lignocaine D. Procaine
Last Answer : A. Cocaine
Description : Adrenaline added to local anaesthetic solution for infiltration anaesthesia affords the following except: A. Prolongs the duration of local anaesthesia B. Makes the injection less painful C. Provides a more bloodless field for surgery D. Reduces systemic toxicity of the local anaesthetic
Last Answer : B. Makes the injection less painful
Description : Injection of adrenaline along with a local anaesthetic serves the following purpose: A. Lowers the concentration of the local anaesthetic to produce nerve block B. Prolongs the duration of local anaesthesia C. Increases the anaesthetised area D. Reduces the local toxicity of the local anaesthetic
Last Answer : B. Prolongs the duration of local anaesthesia