Exam 5: Local Anesthetic Agents

Which local anesthetic agent/agents would be considered safer for cardiovascular patients?

Which of the following local anesthetics,without vasoconstrictors,are useful in dentistry?

Intermediate-action anesthetics are most commonly used for regular restorative dentistry and nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Inflamed tissue experiences an increase in vascularity,slowing the onset of anesthetic action and decreasing the duration of anesthetic action; however,in healthy tissues the onset of action and the duration of action are more predictable.

Which of the following statements best describes levonordefrin?

Name the local anesthetic that has the shortest half-life and the lowest risk for systemic toxicity.

An anesthetic solution of 1:100,000 epinephrine is twice as effective in controlling pain as a solution of 1:50,000 epinephrine.

What is the solution that is added to the cartridge of local anesthetic that can trigger bronchospasms?

Name the local anesthetic that produces an intermediate duration when administered as a block injection.

Prilocaine is the generic name for which of the following?

What is the solution that is added to the cartridge of local anesthetic to prevent oxidation of the vasoconstrictor called?

Currently,no anesthetic cartridges contain methlylparaben.

Which amide anesthetic agent is metabolized by the lungs before it reaches the liver?