A patient is administered epinephrine in conjunction with a local anesthetic. What effect will epinephrine produce?
A) Decreased cerebral circulation
B) Decreased coronary circulation
C) Increased vasoconstrictive effects
D) Increased bronchoconstriction
C
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Epinephrine is added to local anesthetics for vasoconstrictive effects, which include prolonging the action of the local anesthetic drug, preventing systemic absorption, and minimizing bleeding. Epinephrine will not decrease cerebral circulation or coronary circulation. Epinephrine will not increase bronchoconstriction.
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