Which of the following anesthetics is used when prolonged anesthesia is required?

a. mepivicaine 2%
b. mepivicaine 3%
c. lidocaine 2%
d. bupivicaine 0.5%


d. Bupivicaine has an intermediate onset of action with long duration of action.

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