Dental Office Emergency Drug Kit — NDEB AFK MCQ

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Which of the following emergency drugs should be available in every Canadian dental office?

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Correct answer: A — Epinephrine, nitroglycerin, salbutamol inhaler, diphenhydramine, ASA, oral glucose

Canadian dental regulatory bodies require a comprehensive emergency drug kit including: epinephrine 1:1,000 (anaphylaxis), nitroglycerin (angina/MI), salbutamol/albuterol inhaler (bronchospasm), diphenhydramine (allergic reactions), ASA 325 mg (suspected MI), oral glucose/glucagon (hypoglycaemia), oxygen with delivery devices, and an AED. Additional drugs recommended include midazolam (seizures), naloxone (opioid reversal), and flumazenil (benzodiazepine reversal) if sedation is provided.

Reference: CDA – Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office; RCDSO Emergency Standards