Nitrous oxide must always be coupled with no less than ___?___ oxygen

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The majority of nitrous oxide is eliminated from a patient's circulatory system through the

lungs.
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The primary use of nitrous oxide and oxygen in dentistry today is as a(n)

agent for conscious sedation
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Use of nitrous oxide analgesia produces ringing in the ears as a result of

increased pressure in the middle ear.
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Patient nausea during nitrous oxide administration is an indication that the patient

has received the nitrous oxide too quickly.
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For either nitrous oxide analgesia or intravenous sedation using diazepam (Valium) in a healthy adult patient, you would require
1. that the patient be supine.
2. that the patient have no food or drink for four hours previously.
3. that the patient possess an electrocardiogram.
4. that emergency drugs are available.
5. that oxygen is available.

(1) (2) (4) (5)
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Prolonged use of nitrous oxide has been shown to produce
1. abortions in females.
2. cancer in occupationally exposed females.
3. liver disease in occupationally exposed males.
4. birth defects in exposed females.
5. suppression of white blood cells.

(1) (2) (5)
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Nitrous oxide
1. provides good muscle relaxation.
2. is non-explosive and non-flammable.
3. is a potent anesthetic.
4. provides rapid induction and recovery.

(2) and (4)
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When used for conscious sedation, nitrous oxide may
1. produce signs of inherent myocardial depression.
2. produce an indirect sympathomimetic action.
3. cause the patient to sweat.
4. produce numbness of the extremities

All of the above.
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All of the following are advantages of using nitrous oxide analgesia EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION

Lowers pain threshold
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Nitrous oxide ___?___ pain threshold

elevates
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The first symptom ofnitrous oxide onset is

tingling of the hands
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Nitrous oxide has local anesthetic properties

False
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Long term exposure to low doses ofnitrous oxide has been shown to increase the incidence of spontaneous abortions

True
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Nitrous oxide is stored under pressure (750 psi) in sleel cylinderc (in a liquid state) painted

blue
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Nitrous oxide

is a nonirritating, colorless gas with a slightly sweet odor and tasteless
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