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What is the most common short-term side effect of nitrous oxide in dentistry?
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Correct answer: C. Nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting is the classic short-term side effect that must be disclosed to patients before administering nitrous oxide. Seizures and tachycardia can occur with overdose; hives with allergy u2014 but neither is the expected, routine side effect.