Question 7 of 46

Yes, that is the correct response.

When a local anesthetic is absolutely contraindicated, it means that under no circumstances should the agent be given to a patient due to the possibility of a potentially toxic or lethal reaction.

If a drug is relatively contraindicated, the clinician should consider the risks of using the local anesthetic with the benefits. If an acceptable alternative local anesthetic isn't available, then the clinician should use the smallest clinically effective dose. The possibility of an adverse reaction to this local anesthetic is somewhat increased for this patient.