Which of the Following Is True Regarding Administration of Local

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide for a dental hygienist in Oregon?

• A) Administration of local anesthetic agents is permitted under the indirect supervision of a dentist.
• B) Administration of nitrous oxide is permitted under the indirect supervision of a dentist.
• C) Use of local anesthetic reversal agents is not permitted for a dental hygienist.
• D) Injected local anesthetic agents may only be administered to a patient who is over the age of 18.

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Definitions:

Gram

A unit of measure in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a kilogram used primarily for quantifying mass or weight.

Prefix

A morpheme added at the beginning of a word to alter its meaning or create a new word.

Abbreviation L

Stands for liter, a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters or approximately 1.06 quarts.

Dx

An abbreviation for diagnosis, the process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms.