Reducing the Rate of Systemic Absorption of a Local Anesthetic

question 14

Multiple Choice

Reducing the rate of systemic absorption of a local anesthetic is important when it is used in dentistry because

• A)otherwise,too large an area would be anesthetized.
• B)if not,the anesthesia would not last long enough to complete a dental procedure.
• C)the chance of systemic toxicity is reduced.
• D)local anesthesia is associated with respiratory depression.

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