Midazolam (Versed)may Be Administered as Part of Surgical Anesthesia

question 14

Multiple Choice

Midazolam (Versed) may be administered as part of surgical anesthesia.This drug is recognized as having which of the following effects? Select all that apply.

• A)Reducing anxiety and stress associated with surgery
• B)Preventing cardiac dysrhythmias
• C)Maintaining stable cardiac and respiratory activity
• D)Producing central nervous system depression and skeletal muscle relaxation
• E)Producing effects consistent with those observed in administering other benzodiazepines

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