A 54-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is admitted for emergency surgery. What anesthetic agent would be dangerous to use on this patient?
A) Enflurane
B) Desflurane
C) Sevoflurane
D) Isoflurane
B
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Desflurane is associated with a collection of respiratory reactions, including cough, increased secretions, and laryngospasm. The other options have far fewer respiratory adverse effects and would be safer for use in this patient.
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