A nurse is reviewing topical drugs. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the information when the nurse identifies which drug as temporarily inhibiting the conduction of impulses from sensory nerve fibers? Select all that apply
A) Bacitracin (Baci-Rx)
B) Papain and urea (Accuzyme)
C) Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
D) Dibucaine (Nupercainal)
E) Anthralin (Miconal)
Ans: C, D
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Topical local anesthetics, like lidocaine (Xylocaine) and dibucaine (Nupercainal), are examples of topical drugs that temporarily inhibit the conduction of impulses from sensory nerve fibers.
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