Use of epinephrine is contraindicated in patients taking a nonselective beta-blocker such as propranolol
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F: Epinephrine may be used in patients taking nonselective b-blockers, but the initial dose should be kept to a minimum (e.g., 2 cartridges of lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100,000 ; 0.04 mg).
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