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jace

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Ketamine is being considered as a medication for a patient. Before prescribing the drug, the health care provider should review the patient's medical history for evidence of:
 
  a. Cardiovascular disease
  b. Hypertension
  c. Respiratory disease
  d. Mental illness

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes a distinct advantage of succinylcholine (Anectine)?
 
  a. It can be used for muscle relaxation during electroconvulsive therapy.
  b. It has a low risk of producing bronchospasm and apnea.
  c. It produces almost no postoperative myalgia.
  d. It can be safely administered to a patient with a hypersensitivity to parabens.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The incidence of psychic disturbances with ketamine ranges from 5 to 30. Ketamine is con-sidered to be a poor choice for patients with a history of psychiatric illness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Succinylcholine has the known adverse effects of bronchospasm and apnea, produces neck, shoulder, and back pain in up to 75 of patients postoperatively, and is contraindicated for use in patients with hypersensitivity to parabens.



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