Which Local Anesthetic Will Have the Shortest Duration of Action

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which local anesthetic will have the shortest duration of action?

• A)Lidocaine (plain)without vasoconstrictor
• B)Lidocaine with vasoconstrictor
• C)Mepivacaine with vasoconstrictor
• D)Prilocaine with vasoconstrictor

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