If a Patient Has Premedicated with Alcohol to the Point

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a patient has premedicated with alcohol to the point of intoxication,dental treatment should be:

• A)prolonged in the hope that alcohol has worn off by the time the appointment ends
• B)postponed
• C)limited to noninvasive procedures
• D)limited to procedures that do not require anesthesia

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