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    What Is the Purpose of Adding a Vasoconstrictor to the Local
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What Is the Purpose of Adding a Vasoconstrictor to the Local

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Question 17

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What is the purpose of adding a vasoconstrictor to the local anesthetic?


A) To increase the rate of absorption of the anesthetic
B) To reduce the rate of absorption of the anesthetic
C) To reduce systemic toxicity
D) To increase hemostasis

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