_____ Is Added to a Local Anesthetic Agent to Slow

question 44

Multiple Choice

_____ is added to a local anesthetic agent to slow down the intake of the agent and increase the duration of action.

• A)Sodium chloride
• B)A vasoconstrictor
• C)An amide
• D)An ester

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Definitions:

Vastus Intermedius

is a muscle located in the thigh, lying deep to the rectus femoris and part of the quadriceps muscle group.

Rectus Femoris

A muscle in the quadriceps that extends the knee and helps in hip flexion.

Extensor Pollicis Brevis

A muscle in the forearm that extends the thumb.

Thumb

The first digit of the hand, providing a wide range of motion and enabling precise grip and manipulation of objects.