A certified registered nurse anesthetist is describing the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of isoflurane. How will the addition of nitrous oxide or IV anesthetics affect the MAC of isoflurane?
A) The MAC will remain the same.
B) The MAC will decrease.
C) The MAC of isoflurane will not be relevant.
D) The MAC will be more difficult to calculate.
B
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With the addition of other medications such as opioids, intravenous anesthetics, or nitrous oxide, the MAC values decrease.
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