Which of the following statements is true of the use of droperidol?
A. Its use has declined since its association with respiratory problems.
B. It produces the best antiemetic effect when it is administered at the start of a surgical procedure.
C. It is not administered to patients predisposed to developing cardiac arrhythmia
D. None of these are correct
Answer: C
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