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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Local anesthetics are divided into what two groups?
  1. Pons and doses
  2. Amides and esters
  3. Rings and chains
  4. Agent and Amides
Explanation
Answer: B - Local anesthetics are divided into amides and esters. Liver enzymes metabolize amides and esters, which are metabolized by pseudocholinesterase in plasma. Amides include Lidocaine, Mepivacaine, and Bupivacaine. Esters include Novocaine, Procaine, Benzocaine, and Tetracaine.
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