pain control in dentistry

Question 1

prescribed for the relief of acute pain, chronic pain dulls the operation of pain WITHOUT producing unconsciousness

Answer 1

analgesic/painkiller

Question 2

opioid =

Answer 2

narcotics, such as codeine and demerol

Question 3

non-opioid=

Answer 3

non-narcotic, such as Advil and aspirin

Question 4

analgesia =

Answer 4

absence- relief of pain

Question 5

mild analgesics (nonopioid)

Answer 5

relief for mild pain, minimal Side effects, non addictive, over the counter

Question 6

benefits of aspirin

Answer 6

anti-inflammatory, mild blood thinner, prevents blood clots

Question 7

dangers of aspirin

Answer 7

may burn oral mucosa, cause allergic reaction, stomach irritation

Question 8

moderate analgesics

Answer 8

controls moderate pain,

most commonly prescribed as a mild analgesic with a combination of codeine

Question 9

strong analgesics (opioid)

Answer 9

relieves pain of high intensity, narcotic drugs which are capable of producing physical/psychological dependence

Question 10

constrict blood vessels, decrease blood flow, increase the concentration of drug at the site

Answer 10

vasoconstrictors

Question 11

reduces the hearts workload, widens arteries and vessels.
Increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart specifically when it is in distress.
prescribes for pt with angina

Answer 11

vasodilators

Question 12

lengthens time it takes for blood to clot, often found with pt who have heart conditions or strokes

Answer 12

anticoagulants

Question 13

concern for anticoagulants

Answer 13

unnecessary blood loss

difficult to control bleeding

Question 14

antihistamines

Answer 14

used to treat mild allergic reactions

Question 15

antipyretic agents

Answer 15

used to reduce fevers eg, ibuprofen, aleve

Question 16

work by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system, can be used to treat asthma, atopic eczema..

Answer 16

corticosteroids

Question 17

hemostatic

Answer 17

used to control bleeding in an area, works by contracting tissues to seal injured blood vessels eg) gel foam, tannic acid

Question 18

dry socket

Answer 18

inflammation and pain due to the loss or failure of blood clot to form after extraction of tooth

Question 19

conscious sedation

Answer 19

helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during procedures

Question 20

unconscious sedation

Answer 20

general anesthesia

Question 21

anti anxiety agents

Answer 21

to relief anxiety, suppress mild to moderate anxiety

Question 22

intravenous sedation

Answer 22

patient Is able to maintain an airway and respond to physical and verbal stimuli

Question 23

safest type of sedation, helps eliminate fear and pain, patient inhales gases through nosepiece

Answer 23

inhalation sedation

Question 24

is essential for protecting you and other dental personnel. Reduces the amount of n2o that escapes into the atmosphere

Answer 24

scavenger system

Question 25

n2o cylinder color

Answer 25

blue

Question 26

o2 cylinder color

Answer 26

green

Question 27

advantages of inhalation sedation

Answer 27

easy to manage, pt is awake and able to communicate,m all ages, excellent safety record

Question 28

disadvantages of inhalation sedation

Answer 28

may experience nausea, over dosage

Question 29

contraindications of inhalation sedation

Answer 29

nasal obstruction, pregnant patient

Question 30

complications from nitrous oxide

Answer 30

shivering

Question 31

obtained by the administration of gases such as nitrous , oxygen, and IV agents, pt is unable to maintain an airway independently or respond

Answer 31

general anesthesia

Question 32

stage 1- analgesia

Answer 32

patient is relaxed and fully conscious, able to open mouth

Question 33

stage 2- excitement

Answer 33

undesirable stage, pt may become uncooperative, nausea/vomitting may occur, unconscious

Question 34

stage 3- general anesthesia

Answer 34

patient becomes calmer after excitement , pt feels no pain or sensation

Question 35

stage 4- respiratory failure

Answer 35

circulatory flow has been reduced, respiration failure/cardiac arrest occurs, if not reversed quickly pt can die