A(n) ____ mixture of local anesthetics is a cream of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% that helps to reduce the pain of needle insertion.

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The cream described is a eutectic mixture, which means that the combination of the two local anesthetics results in a lower melting point and improved skin penetration, allowing for more effective pain relief during needle insertion. Colloidal, balanced, and reactive do not accurately describe the nature of the cream's composition.

A(n) ____ Mixture of Local Anesthetics Is a Cream of Lidocaine