Levonordefrin is contraindicated in hypertensive patients

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T: Levonordefrin, a vasoconstrictor contained in mepivicaine, stimulates primarily a-adrenergic receptors, which will increase blood pressure, and should not be used in the hypertensive patient.

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a. 1 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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OSHA requires doctors to provide protective clothing that is laundered in the dental office or by a commercial laundry service

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