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Maximum recommended dose of articaine for adults?

  1. 1.4 mg/kg
  2. 7 mg/kg
  3. 4.4 mg/kg
  4. 3 mg/kg
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Correct answer: B. 7 mg/kg

Articaine: 7 mg/kg (adults AND children). Compare: Lidocaine with vasoconstrictor = 7 mg/kg adults, 4.4 mg/kg children. Mepivacaine = 4.4 mg/kg. Bupivacaine = 1.4 mg/kg.

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