Which Local Anesthetic Would Be Appropriate for a Patient with a History

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which local anesthetic would be appropriate for a patient with a history of true bisulfite allergy?

• A) 2% mepivacaine,1:20,000 levonordefrin
• B) 4% prilocaine
• C) 4% articaine,1:200,000 epinephrine
• D) All options listed

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