_______________________________________________________ Treating the Apprehensive Dental Patient
10. Which of the following behavioral modification techniques involves the patient visualizing him- or herself in a soothing place or having a pleasant experience?
15. All of the following medications should be avoided with triazolam, EXCEPT: A) Penicillin
B) Itraconazole C) Ketoconazole D) Clarithromycin
A) Deep breathing B) Guided imagery C) Progressive relaxation D) Diaphragmatic breathing
16. The anxiolytic medication lorazepam A) relies on phase I hepatic metabolism. B) is considered a long-acting benzodiazepine. C) has antianxiety, hypnotic, amnesic, and muscle relaxant qualities. D) has an onset of action that begins two or more hours after its oral administration. 17. Which of the following statements about nitrous oxide/oxygen is TRUE? A) The liver is its primary site of metabolism. B) It cannot be used with oral anxiolytic medications. C) Flowmeters maximize the limit of nitrous oxide to 50%. D) It decreases the anxiety, pain, and memory associated with dental treatment.
11. Which of the following statements about the use of oral sedation for dental patients is FALSE? A) It is the intent of minimal sedation for a patient to lose consciousness. B) Respiratory and cardiovascular functions remain normal with minimal sedation. C) Patients with minimal sedation respond normally to tactile sensations and verbal stimuli. D) Patients with minimal sedation are able to independently and continually maintain a patent airway. 12. Which of the following should be a component of preparation for medical emergencies in dental patients? A) Periodic mock emergency drills B) Training in the use of the automated external defibrillator C) Knowledge of the location and the use of the medical emergency kit D) All of the above 13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diazepam? A) Slow onset
18. All of the following are absolute contraindications for the use of nitrous oxide/oxygen, EXCEPT:
A) Hepatitis C B) Emphysema C) An air embolus D) Middle ear surgery
19. Which of the following treatment modification techniques has NOT been found to decrease patient apprehension?
A) Utilizing the tell-show-do technique B) Scheduling appointments as late in the day as possible C) Having the clinician know the limits of his or her clinical skills D) Keeping dental instruments out of the patient’s field of vision
B) Oral bioavailability of 100% C) A half-life of 20 to 100 hours D) A pregnancy risk category of “D”
14. When compared with diazepam, triazolam A) has a much shorter half-life.
B) is safer to use in pregnant patients. C) is best utilized when patients require long dental procedures. D) has both intramuscular and intravenous formulations available.
20. Which of the following statements about compassion fatigue is TRUE? A) It can take months or years to develop. B) It is comprised of burnout and vicarious traumatic stress. C) Clinicians will vary in their susceptibility to compassion fatigue. D) All of the above
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