What Is Another Name for the Elimination of the Local

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is another name for the elimination of the local anesthetic from the blood and tissues?

• A) Tachyphylaxis
• B) Dissociation constant
• C) Half-life
• D) Distribution barriers

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Definitions:

Diastole

The phase of the cardiac cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood.

Heart Cycle

The sequence of events that occur in the heart during one heartbeat, encompassing both the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phases.

Relaxation

The act or process of becoming less tense, stressed, or anxious, often involving techniques or activities that promote this state.

Oximetry

A procedure for measuring the oxygen saturation of the blood.