A nurse is providing patient education for a patient scheduled for an endoscopic procedure
The patient is a little anxious and says she is unclear about the sedation that will be used, even after the anesthesiologist explained procedural sedation. The nurse clarifies that during most endoscopic procedures, which of the following drugs is used for this type of sedation?
a. Ketamine (Ketalar)
b. Thiopental (Pentothal)
c. Midazolam (Versed)
d. Etomidate (Amidate)
ANS: C
Midazolam may be used for conscious sedation when used with an opioid analgesic and is suitable for minor surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
Ketamine, thiopental, and etomidate are not used for procedural sedation.
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