Pain Control by Blocking Transmission of the Pain Impulse from the Damaged

question 8

Multiple Choice

Pain control by blocking transmission of the pain impulse from the damaged area is achieved through the use of

• A)narcotics.
• B)local anesthetics.
• C)general analgesics.
• D)spinal blocks.

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