An Overdose of Local Anesthetics Can Lead to Central Nervous

question 33

Multiple Choice

An overdose of local anesthetics can lead to central nervous system (CNS) excitation.Which of the following should be used to reverse the effects of the overdose?

• A) Barbiturates and diazepam (Valium)
• B) Epinephrine and diazepam (Valium)
• C) Barbiturates and epinephrine
• D) None of the above

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