QUESTIONS

1.  What cranial nerve is affected by a Glossopharyngeal Nerve block?

a)      CN 7, 9 10

b)      CN 10

c)       CN 9 and 10

d)      CN 9

2.  Sensation of the oral mucosa and oropharynx are supplied by branches of the:

a)  glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX),

b)  vagus (CN X)

c)  facial nerve (CN VII).

d)  All of the above

3.  The anatomic area to which the anesthetist directs local anesthetic therapy for Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve     block:

a)      Nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx

b)      nasal cavity and posterior pharynx

c)       base of tongue and back of throat

d)      larynx, vocal cords and trachea

4.  Methemoglobinemia, a complication of systemic toxicity associated with local anesthetics results in:

a)      tachyphylaxis

b)      anaphylaxis

c)       circumoral numbness

d)      cyanosis

1.  What cranial nerve is affected by a Glossopharyngeal Nerve block?

        Answer:  CN 7, 9, 10

2.  Sensation of the oral mucosa and oropharynx are supplied by branches of the:

    Answer:  All of the above

3.  The anatomic area to which the anesthetist directs local anesthetic therapy for Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve     block:

            Answer:  larynx, vocal cords and trachea

4.  Methemoglobinemia, a complication of systemic toxicity associated with local anesthetics results in:

            Answer:  cyanosis