Which Local Anesthetic Agent/agents Would Be Considered Safer for Cardiovascular

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which local anesthetic agent/agents would be considered safer for cardiovascular patients?

• A) Prilocaine 1:200,000 epinephrine
• B) Articaine 1:200,000 epinephrine
• C) Lidocaine 1:100,000 epinephrine
• D) Choices a and b

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Definitions:

Cotransport

The simultaneous transport of two substances across a cell membrane in the same direction by a single carrier protein.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to one of higher concentration, balancing solute concentrations on both sides of the membrane.

Urine pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of urine, which can be an indicator of various health conditions or dietary influences.