Question 1

Which of the following sites for injection of emergency drugs provides the most effective and rapid uptake?

Accepted Answer

Intralingual injection into the body of the tongue provides rapid uptake due to the rich vascular supply in the tongue, allowing for quick absorption of emergency drugs.

Question 2

When injectable drugs are unavailable,which of the following basic emergency drugs may be administered sublingually or transmucosally to manage life-threatening elevations in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator that can be administered sublingually or transmucosally to manage life-threatening elevations in blood pressure.

Question 3

Which of the following is an antidotal drug for the reversal of a benzodiazepine-induced overdose?

Accepted Answer

Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose. Aromatic ammonia is used to treat fainting and is not effective for benzodiazepine overdose. Meperidine is an opioid analgesic and is not effective for benzodiazepine overdose. Oxygen is supportive care for respiratory depression but does not reverse benzodiazepine overdose. Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose and is not effective for benzodiazepine overdose.

Question 4

The author of the text recommends that each dentist:

Accepted Answer

Each dentist should select items for the emergency kit based on their training in emergency medicine. Dentists should be knowledgeable about the types of emergencies that can occur in a dental office and the appropriate medications and equipment needed to respond to those emergencies. A commercially available emergency kit may not contain all the necessary items or may contain items that are unnecessary. Relying solely on advice from physicians who are also dental patients or the local EMS team may not provide the most comprehensive or appropriate information.

Question 5

The new wonder drug,propothiopentabarbitaldiazicon,which successfully reverses any and all emergency situations that may ever occur,is marketed in a 1-mL ampule as 80 mg/mL.What is the dose of this drug for a patient 6 months of age?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The new wonder drug,propothiopentabarbitaldiazicon,which successfully reverses any...

Question 6

The author recommends that only __________ be available in a preloaded syringe for an emergency kit in a typical dental office.

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine is the only medication that should be available in a preloaded syringe for an emergency kit in a typical dental office. It is commonly used to manage anaphylactic reactions and cardiac arrest in dental settings. Other medications such as hydrocortisone, diazepam, and diphenhydramine may be useful in certain emergencies but should not be preloaded in syringes due to the risk of inaccurate dosing and potential harm to the patient.

Question 7

What fraction of an adult emergency drug dose should be administered to an 8-month-old male?

Accepted Answer

Children require lower doses of medication than adults due to their smaller size and different physiological factors. The recommended fraction of an adult emergency drug dose for an 8-month-old male is 25%, or one-quarter of the adult dose. This helps ensure effective treatment while minimizing the risk of adverse effects or toxicity.

Question 8

The single most important step in the management of all emergency situations,without exception,is:

Accepted Answer

Basic life support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives in many emergencies. It includes a range of medical procedures provided to patients in a critical condition, focusing on maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation without the use of equipment. This is universally recognized as the most crucial initial step in emergency management before more specific treatments are applied.

Question 9

Which of the following is considered to be an essential (module 1)emergency drug?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is considered to...

Question 10

The proprietary name for albuterol is:

Accepted Answer

The proprietary name for albuterol is Ventolin.

Question 11

The proprietary name for epinephrine is:

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine is commonly known by its proprietary name, Adrenalin, which is not listed among the options provided. Valium is a brand name for diazepam, Vasoxyl is not a recognized brand name for epinephrine, Ventolin is a brand name for albuterol (salbutamol), and Nitro-stat is a brand name for nitroglycerin.

Question 12

What fraction of an adult emergency drug dose should be administered to an 8-year-old female?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The new wonder drug,propothiopentabarbitaldiazicon,which successfully reverses any and all emergency situations that may ever occur,is marketed in a 1-mL ampule as 80 mg/mL.What is the dose of this drug for a patient 25 years of age?

Accepted Answer

The problem does not provide any specific dosing guidelines based on age or weight, so the default assumption is that the full 1-mL ampule, which contains 80 mg, is the dose.

Quiz 3: Preparation