In healthy adult patients, the maximum safe dose (in mgs) of epinephrine in a local anesthetic is

a. 0.02.
b. 0.40.
c. 0.12.
d. 0.20.

d. The maximum safe dose of epinephrine is 0.2 mg in healthy patients.

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Which of the following foam proportioners may compromise firefighter safety since it is difficult to quickly relocate the components?

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