Which of the following local anesthetics is preferable in patient with……….

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Angeloxy 189 July 27, 2021 0 Comments

Which of the following local anesthetics is preferable in patient with pseudocholinesterase deficiency?
a) Procaine
b) Ropivacaine
c) Tetracaine
d) Benzocaine

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-16T16:05:40+00:00

B. Ropivacaine

Ropivacaine is an amide-type local anesthetic, which is preferable in patients with pseudocholinesterase deficiency. This condition affects the metabolism of ester-type anesthetics like procaine, tetracaine, and benzocaine, making amide anesthetics safer.