A Patient in the Postanesthesia Recovery Unit Received Ketamine (Ketalar)

question 8

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) Thiopental sodium (Pentothal)
• B) Sevoflurane (Ultane)
• C) Atropine (Sal-Tropine)
• D) Diazepam (Valium)

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