Question 33 of 46

Factors to be considered when selecting a local anesthetic agent for your patients include:

1. the length of time that you anticipate you will require pain control for your patient
2. the potential for your patient to have discomfort during the post-treatment time frame
3. the possibility that your patient may accidentally self-mutilate themselves while numb
4. determining whether hemostasis will be needed during your dental/dental hygiene procedures
5. the medical status of the patient
   1. all of the above
   2. none of the above
   3. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
   4. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
   5. 2, 4 and 5 only