For a hygienist in North Carolina to renew the dental hygiene licensure with anesthesia, he/she must complete 2 hours of approved continuing education including a review of local anesthetic techniques, contraindications, systemic complications, medical emergencies related to local anesthetics, and a general overview of dental office emergencies.

When administering anesthesia to the maxillary arch, the needle should be parallel to the long axis of the tooth. However, an exception to this rule is the Posterior Superior Alveolar (PSA) block, where the needle can be positioned at a 45° angle behind the most posterior molar in the quadrant..

What is the maximum number of cartridges of epinephrine 1:100,000 you could give a patient who has clinically significant cardiovascular disease?

When administering local anesthetic, it is not necessary to aspirate when depositing large amounts of anesthetic.

The amount of epinephrine administered to a child experiencing anaphylaxis is 0.15 mg. What is the epinephrine dosage administered to an adult experiencing anaphylaxis?

The use of certain anesthetic solutions can harm the fetus, potentially leading to life-threatening anemia.  Which one should be avoided when working with a pregnant patient?

Which anesthetic medication is considered the safest for a fetus by the Food and Drug Administration?

What is the appropriate milligram dosage of aspirin to give if a patient is suspected of having a heart attack?  Select more than one.

How long should a patient avoid using cocaine or cannabis before having an injectable local anesthetic?

Which of the following topical anesthetics belongs to the ester group?

What is the most common emergency in the dental office?

Which organ is mostly responsible for breaking down local anesthetics?

Vasoconstrictors are added to local anesthetics:

Which of the following amides is used as a topical anesthetic?

What is the concerning range for hypoglycemia?