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LOCAL ANETHESIA (CDCA) BOARD EXAMQUESTIONS CORRECTLY ANSWERED
COMPLETE A+ GRADED
1. What is the maximum recommended dose of epinephrine for a
healthy adult?
o Correct Answer: 0.2 mg
o Explanation: For most healthy adults, this is the recommended
maximum dose of epinephrine to minimize adverse effects.
2. V3 exits from which foramen?
o Correct Answer: Ovale
o Explanation: The mandibular branch (V3) of the trigeminal nerve
exits the skull through the foramen ovale.
3. How do you dispose of the syringe armamentarium?
o Correct Answer: Sharps container
o Explanation: Syringes and needles are biohazardous and should
be disposed of in a sharps container.
4. What is the maximum time you should leave on a lidocaine topical
patch?
o Correct Answer: 15 minutes
o Explanation: Leaving the patch on longer than 15 minutes can
increase the risk of tissue irritation and systemic absorption.
5. Which tissue is easiest to anesthetize with topical anesthesia?
o Correct Answer: Non-keratinized mucosal membrane
o Explanation: Non-keratinized tissues, like the inner cheeks and
lips, are more permeable to topical anesthetics.
6. Which injections are recommended for perio treatment on teeth #14,
15, and 16?
, o Correct Answer: PSA, MSA, and Greater Palatine
o Explanation: These injections anesthetize the molars and their
surrounding tissues.
7. Which nerve supplies the tissue to the maxillary anterior lingual?
o Correct Answer: Nasopalatine Nerve
o Explanation: The nasopalatine nerve innervates the palatal tissue
in the anterior maxilla.
8. Which nerve is anesthetized if the lower lip is numb?
o Correct Answer: Mental Nerve
o Explanation: The mental nerve provides sensation to the lower lip
and chin area.
9. Which nerve is anesthetized if the soft palate is numb?
o Correct Answer: Lesser Palatine
o Explanation: The lesser palatine nerve supplies the soft palate.
10. A woman experiences immediate swelling on her face after a
PSA injection. What was the cause?
• Correct Answer: Hit the Pterygoid Plexus
• Explanation: The pterygoid plexus can be inadvertently punctured
during a PSA injection, causing a hematoma.
11. What is the immediate in-office treatment for a hematoma?
• Correct Answer: Cold pack
• Explanation: Cold compresses reduce blood flow to the area and
minimize swelling.
12. What is the recommended post-appointment treatment for a
hematoma?
• Correct Answer: Cold pack for 1 day, then gentle heat
• Explanation: Cold reduces swelling initially; later, heat helps to
promote circulation and reduce bruising.
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