Author Question: Caution should be used when administering propofol for longer than 48 hours in pediatric pa-tients ... (Read 123 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Caution should be used when administering propofol for longer than 48 hours in pediatric pa-tients because of what adverse effect?

a. Lethargy
b. Lactic acidosis
c. Cardiac dysrhythmias
d. Reduced cerebral blood flow

Question 2

Which of the following drugs has the potential for causing bronchospasm in patients with asthma and hypersensitive airways?

a. Fentanyl
b. Propofol
c. Diazepam
d. Morphine

jackie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Prolonged use of propofol (longer than 48 hours) in pediatric patients has been associated with the development of lactic acidosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Morphine increases serum histamine levels and is associated with bronchospasm in patients with asthma and those with hypersensitive airways.