Your patient, Sherry, is a 26 year-old single mother and a g…
Your patient, Sherry, is a 26 year-old single mother and a graduate student. She tells you that she had a previous negative dental experience, and that it has been many years since she has had professional dental care. Her chief complaint is tooth pain on the right side of her mouth. Her medical history indicates that she is taking Lorazepam (a benzodiazepine) and Ambien, but is otherwise healthy. During the appointment you notice that Sherry has become flushed, appears to be sweating and she begins to choke. She tells you that she is having trouble breathing and is having chest pains. Based on her symptoms, social and medical history, which of the following conditions is the probable cause?