Question 1
A 58-year-old patient takes warfarin for atrial fibrillation and needs a single dental extraction. Their INR measured today is 2.6. What is the most appropriate management?
Correct Answer:
Continue warfarin and use local haemostatic measures
Question 2
A patient becomes pale, sweaty and loses consciousness shortly after sitting up from the dental chair. Their pulse is slow. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Vasovagal syncope
Question 3
Which drug should be given first to a conscious adult patient experiencing severe anaphylaxis in the dental surgery?
Correct Answer:
Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg (1:1000)
Question 4
A type 1 diabetic patient on insulin becomes shaky, confused and sweaty during a long morning appointment. They are still conscious and able to swallow. What is the immediate management?
Correct Answer:
Give 15-20 g of fast-acting oral glucose
Question 5
Which of the following is the most important reason to take a careful drug history before prescribing an NSAID such as ibuprofen for dental pain?
Correct Answer:
Gastrointestinal bleeding risk and important medicine interactions
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Prepare with the LDS Part 1 Practice Questions - LDS Part 1 - Licentiate in Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of England) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering dental, patient, oral, risk, and tooth. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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LDS Part 1 Practice Questions - LDS Part 1 - Licentiate in Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of England) Exam

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