Epidural narcotic analgesia provides prolonged postoperative pain ...

[kaid0807]

Epidural narcotic analgesia provides prolonged postoperative pain relief.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Benzodiazepines are a form of sedative.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Epidurals provide sustained postoperative pain relief or control of pain for patients with intractable or prolonged pain. It can be administered via an indwelling epidural catheter, an implanted catheter with an infusion port, or infusion device.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Benzodiazepines may cause somnolence, confusion, depressed respiratory function, and coma.

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