Bupivacaine's high pKa translates into a slow onset time, which explains why it is a long-acting anesthetic
A) True
B) False
B
Explanation:B) Bupivacaine's high pKa does translate into a slow onset time. This has nothing to do with bupivacaine's duration, however, which is related to the strength of its protein receptor binding in sodium ion channels.
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A) "The mechanism of injury is useful in determining the exact injuries the patient has sustained." B) "The mechanism of injury can be used to guide your assessment and treatment of the patient." C) "The mechanism of injury is a useful tool in determining if the patient's outcome will be good or bad." D) "Evaluating the mechanism of injury is important since it determines whether emergency transport to the hospital is needed."
Which group is the focus of Title I of HIPAA ruling?
a. Health care providers c. The insured b. Health plans d. Health care clearinghouses