Which of the Following Is/are True Regarding Topical Anesthetics

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is/are true regarding topical anesthetics?

• A) Allergic reactions can occur up to 2 days after the anesthetic is given.
• B) Benzocaine and tetracaine are both amides,which increases their potential for causing an allergic reaction.
• C) If there were an allergic reaction,it is likely to present immediately at the time of anesthesia.
• D) All options listed

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Definitions:

Top-Down Processing

Information processing guided by higher-level mental processes, as when we construct perceptions drawing on our experience and expectations.

Postoperative Pain

Pain experienced by patients after undergoing surgical procedures.

Negative Expectations

Anticipatory beliefs or thoughts that lead to experiencing negative outcomes because one unconsciously conforms their behavior to those beliefs.

Surgical Procedure

A medical operation involving the cutting of body tissues or organs to repair or remove a part of the body or to diagnose a condition.