The most common drug(s) used in high-dose barbiturate therapy are
a. Dilantin and Cerebyx.
b. mannitol and nimodipine.
c. Dilantin and phenobarbital.
d. pentobarbital and thiopental.
D
The goal with either drug is a reduction of intracranial pressure to 15 to 20 mm Hg while a mean arterial pressure of 70 to 80 mm Hg is maintained. Dilantin and Cerebyx are anticonvulsants. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, and nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker.
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