An agent that can produce bleeding at injection sites is:
a. iodine. c. silver nitrate.
b. alcohol. d. hydrogen peroxide.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Iodine does not cause bleeding.
B Correct: Alcohol causes local vasodilation, producing bleeding at injection sites.
C Incorrect: Silver nitrate does not cause bleeding.
D Incorrect: Hydrogen peroxide does not cause bleeding.
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