Which of the Following Is True of Dental Management for a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of dental management for a patient with COPD?

• A) The appointment should be rescheduled if pulse oximetry finds the oxygen saturation level to be less than 91%.
• B) The patient should be placed in a supine position for treatment in the dental chair.
• C) Prilocaine is the only local anesthetic that is recommended for use with this category of patient.
• D) Nitrous oxide is preferred over diazepam (Valium) for a patient with severe COPD.

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