____, a drug thought to offer some neuroprotection, is commonly used during the RSI of patients with head trauma, evidence of increased intracranial pressure, and bronchospastic airway disease.

A. Benzocaine
B. Proparacaine
C. Lidocaine
D. Prilocaine


Answer: C

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