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Mr3Hunna

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A nurse is researching the actions of the drug midazolam. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find about this drug's use as an anesthetic? Select all that apply.
 
  A) A common preanesthetic antiemetic drug
  B) Appropriate for induction of anesthesia
  C) Often for conscious sedation prior to minor procedures
  D) Limited for use with general anesthesia
  E) Supplementation to nitrous oxide and oxygen for short surgical procedures

Question 2

After teaching an in-service presentation for nurses about general anesthetics, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the nurses identify which of the following as an example of a gas anesthetic? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Halothane
  B) Desflurane
  C) Nitrous oxide
  D) Enflurane
  E) Cyclopropane


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, E
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Midazolam, a short-acting benzodiazepine CNS depressant, is used as a preanesthetic drug to relieve anxiety (not prevent vomiting); for induction of anesthesia; for conscious sedation before minor procedures, such as endoscopy; and to supplement nitrous oxide and oxygen for short surgical procedures.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, E
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Nitrous oxide and cyclopropane are examples of gas anesthetics. Halothane, desflurane, and enflurane are examples of volatile liquids used as inhaled anesthetics.


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