Question 10 of 20

In areas of inflammation and infection, what can be done to maximize the effectiveness of the local anesthetic agent:

1. move away from the area of inflammation and inject further up the nerve branch
2. deposit a larger amount of anesthetic agent than normal
3. deposit a smaller amount of anesthetic agent than normal
4. avoid using topical anesthetic
5. both 1 and 2
6. none of the above