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Local Anesthetics Containing a Vasoconstrictor Are Relative Contraindications for a Patient

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Local anesthetics containing a vasoconstrictor are relative contraindications for a patient who reports experiencing an allergic reaction to local anesthetics in the past.


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Hypothalamus

A brain region controlling various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.

Suffix

An affix that is added at the end of a word to form a derivative or give it a particular grammatical function.

Hormone

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Thyroid Scan

A nuclear medicine test that evaluates the function and structure of the thyroid gland using radioactive iodine or technetium.

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