LA WREB Detailed Packet QUIZES AND SOLUTIONS

wreb Local Anesthesia What nerve was damaged if the anterior 2/3 of the tongue has a loss of sensation ANSWER- facial or lingual? What is the volume of LA anesthetic solution in 2 cartridges of Lidocaine? ANSWER- 3.6ml? What type of injection would be used to achieve hemostasis ANSWER- Infiltration Where are used needles disposed ANSWER- Hazard Sharps Burning feeling from injection can be caused by what? ANSWER- Lowered pH, experienced more by an older cartridge than a fresher one because once sodium bisulfite is oxidized, it turns to sodium bisulfate, it has an even lower pH. Needle gauge for infiltration ANSWER- 27 Short Why would you use caution with Amides and a patient who has Cirrosis? ANSWER- Amides are metabolized in the liver