Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Topical Anesthetic

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of a topical anesthetic?

• A) It is injected under the skin.
• B) It is used when the pain is severe.
• C) It is applied directly to the skin.
• D) It takes only 30 seconds for the area to become sufficiently anesthetized.
• E) It provides general anesthesia.

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