You are on the scene of a 50-year-old male who lacerated his arm on a sheet of plate glass. He is pale, diaphoretic, and mumbling incoherently. You have controlled an arterial bleed with direct pressure. His blood pressure is 70/40, pulse 120, and respiratory rate of 28. Which of the following signs is the most concerning?
A) Respiratory rate B) Tachycardia
C) Altered mental status D) Blood pressure
D
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Which local anesthetic is not available in the United States with 1:200,000 epinephrine?
A) Prilocaine B) Articaine C) Lidocaine D) Bupivacaine
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