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What is the most common medical emergency in a dental office?
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Correct answer: D. Syncope (vasovagal reaction)
- A. Hypoglycemia IS a real dental office emergency, especially in diabetic patients — but syncope is #1.
- B. Stroke does occur in dental offices but is NOT the most common emergency.
- C. Hyperglycemia is rarely an acute dental office emergency.
- D. Syncope (fainting) is the most common medical emergency in dental offices, accounting for approximately 50-60% of all dental office emergencies. It results from a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate due to anxiety, pain, prolonged fasting, or sight of needles/blood.
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