Local anesthetics containing _____ are contraindicated in patients taking a TCA

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levonordefrin: Levonordefrin-containing local anesthetic (carbocaine) is contraindicated in patients taking a tricyclic antidepressant because accidental intravascular (into the arteries) injection can result in acute hypertension and cardiac dysrhythmias.

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Infants born of mothers with very low ________ intake may be at risk of lower bone mass than those born of mothers with intake near the DRI Adequate Intake

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The plural form of aponeurosis is _____

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