Question 118 (part 2) · LDEK · Local anesthetics

Indicate true statements regarding local anesthetics:

  1. A. lidocaine may cause arrythmias of ventricular origin.
  2. B. procaine acts synergistically with sulphonamides, enhancing its bacteriostatic effect .
  3. C. mepivacaine requires the addition of vasoconstrictors for achieving proper tissue diffusion.
  4. D. articaine is metabolized in plasma.
  5. E. benzocaine is characterized by poor permeability through mucosa.
Hint

One amide agent carries an ester group in its molecule; think how this changes its metabolism.

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