Select the Statement That Best Explains the Reason Why the Volatile

question 6

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that best explains the reason why the volatile anesthetics are the preferred agents used for maintenance anesthesia in the operating room.

• A) The volatile anesthetics are easy to administer, have the benefit of not causing PONV, and can be controlled by the anesthesiologist as needed to keep the patient oxygenated and away from medullary depression.
• B) The volatile anesthetics are easy to administer, have the benefit of additional skeletal muscle relaxation, and can be controlled by the anesthesiologist as needed to keep the patient oxygenated and away from medullary depression.
• C) The volatile anesthetics are easy to administer, have the benefit being antiemetics, and can be controlled by the anesthesiologist as needed to keep the patient oxygenated and away from medullary depression.

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