Local Anesthetics and Their Effects Quiz
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What consequence occurs when plasma becomes saturated with local anesthetics (LA)?

  • Decrease in blood vessel density
  • Slower absorption of LA into the bloodstream
  • Rapid increase in free drug concentrations in circulation (correct)
  • Increased metabolism of LA
  • Which organ is most susceptible to local anesthetic (LA) toxicity due to high blood perfusion?

  • Kidneys
  • Liver (correct)
  • Muscles
  • Skin
  • Which factor does NOT affect the absorption rate of local anesthetics into systemic circulation?

  • Local tissue perfusion
  • Quantity of LA administered
  • Blood vessel density near the site of administration
  • Plasma protein levels (correct)
  • What role do enzymes play in the metabolism of local anesthetics (LA)?

    <p>They require ATP for efficient metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential life-threatening effect of local anesthetic (LA) toxicity?

    <p>Cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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