Why is it particularly critical to review a patient's medical history?
A. To "flag" certain medical conditions that may be worsened by poor dental health
B. To prevent improper mixtures of medications
C. To determine if a dental emergency supply kit is needed during the dental procedure
D. To establish a possible cause of the dental problem
Answer: B
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A) Open the airway with a jaw thrust and then suction. B) Ventilate with a bag-valve-mask device. C) Apply a nonrebreather mask and then suction his airway. D) Perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and insert an oropharyngeal airway.
After you assist a patient with his epinephrine auto-injector, which of these statements made by the patient best indicates that the epinephrine is working and the patient is improving?
A) "My breathing feels a lot easier." B) "My heart feels as though it is racing." C) "I am getting a little bit of a headache." D) "I am more relaxed and getting sleepy."
Which of the following pointing devices manipulates the cursor on the monitor screen?
Trackball Touch pad Tab key All of the above
Which of the following classifications of drugs may require double counting?
OTCs Narcotics Steroids Antidepressants