What Factor/factors Influence(s)the Duration of the Effects of Local Anesthetics

question 9

Multiple Choice

What factor/factors influence(s) the duration of the effects of local anesthetics?

• A) Degree of protein binding
• B) Vascularity of injection site
• C) Addition or absence of a vasoconstrictor
• D) All options listed

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