Author Question: A patient is given midazolam (Versed) in combination with an opioid in the preoperative phase before ... (Read 59 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is given midazolam (Versed) in combination with an opioid in the preoperative phase before a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What does the administration of midazolam (Versed) assist in minimizing?

A) Oral secretions
B) Anxiety
C) Hypotension
D) Muscle tone

Question 2

Cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid) are useful in treating diarrhea due to which of the following causes?

A) Gram-positive bacterial infection
B) Bile salt accumulation
C) Retroviruses
D) Autoimmune processes

Liamb2179 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Midazolam (Versed) provides preoperative sedation and mechanical ventilation. It does not reduce secretions, increase blood pressure, or reduce muscle tone.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid) are useful in treating diarrhea due to bile salt accumulation in conditions such as Crohn's disease or surgical excision of the ileum.