Medical Emergencies · single question
A patient presents concerned about a spider bite. What should you do FIRST?
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Correct answer: B. Refer to their physician
Spider bites are outside the dentist's scope of practice. The appropriate step is to refer the patient to their physician or emergency care. Dentists should not prescribe antibiotics for spider bites — treatment depends on the spider species (black widow vs. brown recluse) and requires medical evaluation. This is a medical, not dental, emergency.
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