Which of the Following Drug-Effect Combinations Used Before General Surgery

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following drug-effect combinations used before general surgery is mismatched?

• A)Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: to avoid severe hypotension
• B)Benzodiazepines: to sedate the patient
• C)Anticholinergics: to prevent bradycardia
• D)Antiemetics: to avoid nausea and vomiting

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