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Tazate

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a disadvantage of local anesthesia?
 
  a. Increased apprehension of the patient during the procedure
  b. Avoids the effects of general anesthesia
  c. Recovery period is minimized
  d. Requires minimal equipment

Question 2

Which drug may be added to local anesthetic agents to lower pH?
 
  a. Bupivacaine
  b. Sodium bicarbonate
  c. Antihistamines
  d. Isuprel


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Disadvantages of local anesthesia make it impractical for some procedures; response varies among patients; local anesthesia may absorb too quickly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Sodium bicarbonate can be added to local anesthetics to lower the pH of the solution and decrease pain on injection.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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