Within a Few Minutes of Administration a Local Anesthetic, the Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

Within a few minutes of administration a local anesthetic, the patient has a pulse of 54 beats/minute, respirations of 18 breaths/minute, and a blood pressure of 90/42 mm Hg. The provider should monitor the patient for further signs of what condition?

• A) Heart block
• B) Anaphylaxis
• C) Central nervous system excitation
• D) Respiratory depression

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Definitions:

Antebrachium

Refers to the forearm, the region of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

Radius

One of the two large bones of the forearm, positioned on the lateral side (thumb side) of the forearm.

Ulna

One of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite to the thumb.

Tibia

The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, also known as the shinbone, primarily responsible for bearing weight.