1. What is true of allergic reactions triggered by dental anesthesia?
a. Although allergies to anesthesia are rare, if they do occur, the result is almost always anaphylaxis.
b. Approximately 25 percent of reactions to dental anesthesia are considered true allergic reactions.
c. Patients who are allergic to one type of anesthesia are usually allergic to almost all anesthetics.
d. A common symptom of an allergic reaction to a dental anesthesia is pruritus.
d. A common symptom of an allergic reaction to a dental anesthesia is pruritus.
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