Local Anesthetics Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Amide derivatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of local anesthetics?

    <p>Prevent transmission of nerve impulses without causing unconsciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Local anesthetics cause unconsciousness by blocking sensory nerve conductance

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ester local anesthetics are generally fast-acting and stable in solution

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amide local anesthetics have a slower onset of action compared to ester anesthetics

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Synthetic local anesthetics have abuse potential and act on the sympathetic nervous system

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cocaine is a synthetic local anesthetic

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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