Balanced anesthesia is the use of a combination of medications to produce general anesthesia. Which drugs may be used in combination?
1. Benzodiazepines
2. Neuromuscular blockers
3. Inhaled anesthetics
4. Proton-pump inhibitors
5. Intravenous anesthetics
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety, produce central nervous system depression, and relax skeletal muscle.
Rationale 2: Neuromuscular blockers provide skeletal muscle relaxation, which is an important component of general anesthesia.
Rationale 3: Inhaled agents are used to maintain an anesthetized state.
Rationale 4: Proton-pump inhibitors are not used in balanced anesthesia
Rationale 5: Intravenous anesthetics relax muscles, diminish pain, and produce sleep.
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