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Which type of local anesthetics are generally unstable in solution and have common allergic reactions?
Which type of local anesthetics are generally unstable in solution and have common allergic reactions?
- Benzoic acid derivatives
- PABA derivatives
- Ester derivatives (correct)
- Amide derivatives
Which combination of local anesthetics includes Lidocaine and Prilocaine?
Which combination of local anesthetics includes Lidocaine and Prilocaine?
- Cocaine and Procaine
- Lidocaine and Prilocaine (EMLA) (correct)
- Benzocaine and Tetracaine
- Lidocaine and Bupivacaine
Which type of local anesthetics are generally heat stable and have a slower onset of action?
Which type of local anesthetics are generally heat stable and have a slower onset of action?
- Ester derivatives
- Amide derivatives (correct)
- PABA derivatives
- Benzoic acid derivatives
Which type of local anesthetics are structurally related to cocaine but do not have abuse potential?
Which type of local anesthetics are structurally related to cocaine but do not have abuse potential?
What is the primary function of local anesthetics?
What is the primary function of local anesthetics?
Local anesthetics cause unconsciousness by blocking sensory nerve conductance
Local anesthetics cause unconsciousness by blocking sensory nerve conductance
Ester local anesthetics are generally fast-acting and stable in solution
Ester local anesthetics are generally fast-acting and stable in solution
Amide local anesthetics have a slower onset of action compared to ester anesthetics
Amide local anesthetics have a slower onset of action compared to ester anesthetics
Synthetic local anesthetics have abuse potential and act on the sympathetic nervous system
Synthetic local anesthetics have abuse potential and act on the sympathetic nervous system
Cocaine is a synthetic local anesthetic
Cocaine is a synthetic local anesthetic
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Ester derivatives
Ester derivatives
Local anesthetics that are generally less stable in solution and have a higher risk of allergic reactions.
EMLA
EMLA
A common combination of local anesthetics used topically. It includes Lidocaine and Prilocaine.
Amide derivatives
Amide derivatives
Local anesthetics that are more stable in solution and have a slower onset of action.
Amide derivatives
Amide derivatives
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Primary function of local anesthetics
Primary function of local anesthetics
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Do local anesthetics cause unconsciousness?
Do local anesthetics cause unconsciousness?
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Ester local anesthetics are generally fast-acting and stable in solution
Ester local anesthetics are generally fast-acting and stable in solution
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Amide local anesthetics have a slower onset of action compared to ester anesthetics
Amide local anesthetics have a slower onset of action compared to ester anesthetics
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Do synthetic local anesthetics have abuse potential?
Do synthetic local anesthetics have abuse potential?
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Is cocaine a synthetic local anesthetic?
Is cocaine a synthetic local anesthetic?
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