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During a dental procedure on a 4 kg cat, a continuous rate infusion of lidocaine is administered. The technician performing the monitoring suddenly notes muscle tremors, salivation, and vomiting. These are most likely clinical signs of:

A normal response to the anesthetic plane being too light. An allergic reaction to the dental cleaning paste. Hypoglycemia due to prolonged anorexia. Local anesthetic toxicity.

Correct Answer:

Local anesthetic toxicity.

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