Which patient has the least risk of developing aspiration pneumonitis as an adverse effect of an-esthesia?
a. A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
b. A patient with stones in the gallbladder
c. A patient who is obese
d. A patient premedicated with an opioid
ANS: B
Patients who are at the greatest risk for aspiration pneumonitis as an adverse effect of anesthesia are those with GERD, obesity, diabetes, peptic ulcer disease, stress or pain, or trauma, as well as older adults, children, pregnant women, ambulatory surgery patients, and those premedicated with an opioid.
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