What is the treatment for this condition?

A 25-year-old female presents for routine dental treatment. This appointment is her second visit. On the first visit, she was very anxious, but tolerated the procedures well. At this appointment, the patient is kept waiting in the operatory for a longer period of time due to another patient’s treatment. As the dentist prepares to administer the local anesthesia, the auxiliary notes that the patient is beginning to breathe rapidly and deeply.

What will be an ideal response?


Stop dental treatment, position the patient, calm the patient, have the patient breathe into a paper bag, and administer drug therapy (if needed).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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