ADAP Dental Emergencies and First Aid 2

Question 1

What is the recommended aspirin dose a conscious adult patient should chew when a myocardial infarction is suspected in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

162–325 mg (one to two regular-strength tablets)

Answer

Chewing 162–325 mg of aspirin rapidly delivers antiplatelet effects that can limit myocardial damage while awaiting emergency services.

Question 2

A patient with a known history of asthma begins wheezing and is short of breath during a procedure. What is the FIRST-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Use the patient's own bronchodilator inhaler (e.g., albuterol)

Answer

A beta-2 agonist bronchodilator inhaler such as albuterol is the first-line rescue medication for an acute asthma attack.

Question 3

What does the acronym AED stand for in the context of dental office emergency preparedness?

Accepted Answer

Automated External Defibrillator

Answer

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, a device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers a shock to restore normal rhythm in cardiac arrest.

Question 4

A patient reports a known latex allergy before a dental procedure. What is the MOST appropriate action for the dental team?

Accepted Answer

Use latex-free gloves, instruments, and materials throughout the appointment

Answer

A latex allergy requires a completely latex-free environment to prevent potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis during treatment.

Question 5

What is postural (orthostatic) hypotension, and when is it MOST likely to occur in dental patients?

Accepted Answer

A drop in blood pressure when a patient moves from lying down to sitting or standing upright

Answer

Postural hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure upon position change that can cause dizziness or fainting, most commonly when patients rise quickly from a reclined dental chair.

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ADAP Dental Emergencies and First Aid 2