Droperidol (Inapsine) is used as a preanesthetic medication primarily because of its ability to act as a(n):
a. opioid analgesic. c. anticholinergic.
b. antiemetic. d. muscle relaxant.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: It is not an opiod analgesic.
B Correct: It is an anti-anxiety and antiemetic agent.
C Incorrect: It is not an anticholinergic.
D Incorrect: It is not a muscle relaxant.
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