What Factor/factors Determine the Severity of an Overdose Reaction to Local

question 14

Multiple Choice

What factor/factors determine the severity of an overdose reaction to local anesthetic?

• A) Degree of drop in blood pressure
• B) Time lapse between the administering of the local anesthetic to the overdose
• C) Number of symptoms patient experiences
• D) All of the above

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