The nursing instructor is explaining the drug lidocaine (Xylocaine)to nursing students who are about to enter their surgical rotation.Which information should be included?
Select all that apply.

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The nursing instructor should include the following information about lidocaine: 
A) Lidocaine is an amide drug and works by blocking sodium from entering the cell.
B) Lidocaine has a longer duration of action than many of the ester drugs.
C) Amides have fewer side effects than esters. 
D) Lidocaine is not a calcium blocker, so this information should not be included. 
E) Although both lidocaine and cocaine are local anesthetics, they are not from the same drug class and should not be presented as such.

The Nursing Instructor Is Explaining the Drug Lidocaine (Xylocaine)to Nursing