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What are the typical characteristics of the "maverick" or generic medications and the volume/technique used for a single-shot nerve block procedure (excluding location-specific details)?

A) 0.9% saline solution, high volume, and bolus injection
B) Long-acting local anesthetic, low volume, and slow infusion
C) Opioid analgesic, moderate volume, and continuous infusion
D) Short-acting local anesthetic, very high volume, and rapid injection

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Final answer:

Generic medications used for a single-shot nerve block procedure typically have long-acting local anesthetics, low volume, and are administered through slow infusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The typical characteristics of generic medications, also known as maverick medications, for a single-shot nerve block procedure (excluding location-specific details) are:

B) Long-acting local anesthetic, low volume, and slow infusion.

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