Sodium chloride is added to local anesthetic solutions as a preservative for the vasoconstrictor drug
A) True
B) False
B
Explanation: B) A sulfite preservative is added to local anesthetic solutions that contain vasoconstrictors. Sodium chloride is used in all solutions to provide for isotonic tissue compatibility.
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