The educator is preparing to discuss the classifications of local anesthetics. Which should the educator include when discussing amides?
A. Amides have fewer side effects than esters.
B. Amides block potassium entry into the cell.
C. Amides are similar in structure to cocaine.
D. Amides tend to last longer than esters.
E. Amides block calcium entry into the cell.
Ans:
A. Amides have fewer side effects than esters.
D. Amides tend to last longer than esters.
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