A client is ordered a preoperative medication for preanesthesia and sedation. The nurse anticipates that the healthcare provider will order:
a. secobarbital (Seconal).
b. mephobarbital (Mebaral).
c. ramelteon (Rozerem).
d. flurazepam (Dalmane).
ANS: A
Seconal is a short-acting barbiturate that is indicated preoperatively for preanesthesia and sedation.
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