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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2014

Prior to the preparation of a tooth for a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown, a dentist anaesthetized a patient with a history of bronchial asthma with 2% solution of novocaine. A few minutes later, the patient complained of shortness of breath (more difficult expiration), there appeared acrocyanosis, swollen neck veins, Ps-100 bpm, rhythmic, AP- 180/110 mm Hg. Percussion revealed box sound over lungs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Coronary artery disease
  2. Bronchiectasis
  3. Pulmonary artery thrombosis
  4. Attack of bronchial asthma
  5. Collapse
Correct answer

Attack of bronchial asthma

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