Local Anesthetics Containing a Vasoconstrictor Are Relative Contraindications for a Patient

question 31

True/False

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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Definitions:

Loss Aversion

The strong tendency to regard losses as considerably more important than gains of comparable magnitude—and, with this, a tendency to take steps (including risky steps) to avoid possible loss.

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Affective Forecasting

The process by which individuals predict their future emotional states in response to events or decisions.

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