Describe the steps to follow when a patient is allergic to dental anesthesia
What will be an ideal response?
If signs of an allergic reaction are obvious (inflammation, papules, edema, and pruritus), treat for anaphylactic reaction with allergic symptoms (see above); if signs of an allergic reaction are not obvious, do not treat with epinephrine and follow the steps as described for anaphylactic reaction without allergic symptoms.
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Which of the following deals with issues of right and wrong?
A) Ethics B) Empathy C) Compliance D) Due diligence
Rx: Hydrocortisone 0.125% ointment 50 gm. You will prepare the prescription by mixing hydrocortisone 2.5% and Aquaphor® ointment. How much Aquaphor® ointment will be needed?
A) 1 gm B) 2.5 gm C) 47.5 gm D) 49 gm
Of the following parenteral routes of medication administration, the knowledgeable AEMT recognizes the slowest relative rate of absorption would be from:
A) subcutaneous (SC) injection. B) intramuscular (IM) injection. C) intravenous (IV) bolus. D) intraosseous (IO) bolus.
Table paper must be replaced after each patient
Indicate whether the statement is true or false