Which of the following are the two anesthetics used in the preparation of EMLA?

A. Procaine and lidocaine
B. Lidocaine and epinephrine
C. Lidocaine and prilocaine
D. None of the above


Answer: C

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A researcher studying children identifies the following age groups: Birth to age 12 months 12 months to 3 years 3 years to 5 years 5 years to 12 years 12 years to 18 years These categories are not

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