Why should a dentist not administer epinephrine to a patient unless she is sure that the patient is experiencing an allergic reaction?

What will be an ideal response?


Some emergency conditions (e.g., cerebrovascular accident) may be mistaken for an allergic reaction, and administering epinephrine will increase the blood pressure and cause additional damage.

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A) Abstract B) Results C) Methods and materials D) Discussion E) Both B and D

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A medical assistant's duties may include

A) ordering tests B) taking medical histories C) prescribing medications D) preparing laboratory specimens

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Speaking clearly and distinctly to help the person you are speaking to understand you is called 

A. pronunciation. B. enunciation. C. etiquette. D. pitch.

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Clinical status refers to the patient's ________ at the time of the spirometry test.

A. emotional state B. physical condition C. weight D. resting heart rate

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