Question

A student nurse is learning about providing spinal anesthesia using local anesthetics. Which statement regarding tetracaine hydrochloride (Pontocaine) indicates the need for correction?

Answer 1

"Tetracaine hydrochloride (Pontocaine) is used to provide spinal anesthesia."

Step-by-step explanation:

Tetracaine hydrochloride (Pontocaine) is a type of anesthesia that acts locally. It is used for the numbing of the eyes or the skin. This type of anesthesia, tetracaine hydrochloride, can not anesthetize the spine, it only acts on the surface to reduce pain or discomfort.