Question 8 of 15

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To treat a mild overdose reaction to a local anesthetic agent, administer oxygen after reassuring the patient that everything will be OK. Monitor their vital signs and allow the patient to recover for as long as necessary.

However if the patient experiences a slower onset of the same symptoms (occurs 15 minutes or more after completion of the injection), the situation may be due to abnormal biotransformation of the drug and/or renal dysfunction.

In this situation, reassure the patient, administer oxygen, monitor vital signs and administer an anti-convulsant such as Diazepam (valium). Medical assistance should be summoned. Do not allow the patient to leave the dental office unattended.