Which drug may be added to local anesthetic agents to lower pH?
a. Bupivacaine
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Antihistamines
d. Isuprel
ANS: B
Sodium bicarbonate can be added to local anesthetics to lower the pH of the solution and decrease pain on injection.
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