A Patient in the Postanesthesia Recovery Unit Received Ketamine [Ketalar]

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient in the postanesthesia recovery unit received ketamine [Ketalar] for right open reduction internal fixation surgery. What drug would be beneficial as a premedication to help minimize adverse reactions?

• A) Methohexital [Brevital]
• B) Sevoflurane [Ultane]
• C) Atropine [Sal-Tropine]
• D) Diazepam [Valium]

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