INBDE Pharmacology and Pain Management 2

Question 1

Which local anesthetic is safest for a patient with a true amide allergy?

Accepted Answer

Procaine (Novocain)

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Mepivacaine

Answer

Prilocaine

Question 2

Methemoglobinemia is a rare but serious side effect associated with which local anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Prilocaine

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Bupivacaine

Answer

Articaine

Question 3

A patient taking a MAO inhibitor should NOT receive which drug?

Accepted Answer

Meperidine (Demerol)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Lidocaine

Question 4

The maximum recommended dose of lidocaine with epinephrine in a healthy adult is:

Accepted Answer

7.0 mg/kg (max 500 mg)

Answer

3.0 mg/kg (max 200 mg)

Answer

4.4 mg/kg (max 300 mg)

Answer

10 mg/kg (max 600 mg)

Question 5

Flumazenil is used as an antagonist for which drug class?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

Opioids

Answer

Barbiturates

Answer

Antihistamines

Question 6

Which antibiotic is the first-line prophylaxis for patients at high risk of infective endocarditis undergoing dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Metronidazole

Answer

Clindamycin

Answer

Doxycycline