Ester Local Anesthetics Have a Short to Moderate Duration of Action.Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

Ester local anesthetics have a short to moderate duration of action.Which of the following drugs fall into this category?

• A) Procaine, benzocaine, and tetracaine
• B) Lidocaine, bupivacaine, and mepivacaine
• C) Ethyl chloride, GumEase, and EMLA cream
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Shoulder

The region of the body where the upper arm bone (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) meet.

Diarthrosis

A type of joint that allows for free movement between the bones it connects, commonly known as a synovial joint.

Amphiarthrosis

A type of joint that is slightly movable, providing a balance between mobility and stability, found in the vertebral column.

Synarthrosis

A type of joint that permits very little or no movement, often interconnected by fibrous or cartilaginous tissue.