When a Patient Reports Using Both Alprazolam and Propofol, Which

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a patient reports using both alprazolam and propofol, which inference applies?

• A) The combination of these medications will not result in a drug-drug interaction.
• B) Potentially lethal sedation and CNS depression would be expected with this drug combination.
• C) Tolerance to propofol probably developed very quickly in the presence of alprazolam.
• D) This drug combination was safe, but the patient needs close medical supervision.

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