The type of local anesthetic that would be selected for a patient with a medical history that indicates a recent myocardial infarction is:
A)lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine.
B)lidocaine with 1:50,000 epinephrine.
C)mepivacaine with 1:20,000 Neo-Cobefrin.
D)Carbocaine plain.

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A patient with a medical history of a recent myocardial infarction (heart attack)must not be anesthetized with an anesthetic containing any vasoconstrictors.Carbocaine plain has no vasoconstrictors.
Major vasoconstrictors used with local anesthetic agents include epinephrine,levonordefrin,and Neo-Cobefrin.

The Type of Local Anesthetic That Would Be Selected for a Patient