Question 12 of 15

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In this situation, protect the patient if they are having convulsions, call 911, administer basic life support and administer an anti-convulsant IV if the seizure lasts longer than 4 - 5 minutes with no signs of terminating.

It is essential that the patient have an adequate airway and oxygenation during a local anesthetic-induced seizure.

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