Local anesthetic agents prevent depolarization by:
A) Blocking the sodium-potassium pump
B) Preventing the transfer of K ions from exiting the nerve cell membrane
C) Preventing transfer of Na ions from the interior of the nerve to the exterior
D) Preventing transfer of Na ions from the exterior of the nerve to the interior
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A)Rapid hydrolysis
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Q13: Lidocaine is metabolized primarily in the:
A)Liver
B)Kidney
C)Plasma
D)Bloodstream
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