Caution should be used when administering propofol for longer than 48 hours in pediatric pa-tients because of what adverse effect?

a. Lethargy
b. Lactic acidosis
c. Cardiac dysrhythmias
d. Reduced cerebral blood flow


ANS: B
Prolonged use of propofol (longer than 48 hours) in pediatric patients has been associated with the development of lactic acidosis.

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