The effects of nitrous oxide include
a. anesthesia, analgesia, and amnesia.
b. vasodilation, analgesia, and myocardial depression.
c. respiratory and cardiovascular depression.
d. bronchodilation, myocardial excitation, and muscle tremors.
A
The effects of nitrous oxide include anesthetic and analgesic effects. There are minimal pulmonary, cardiac, or CNS effects. Nitric oxide also increases intracranial pressure and may be associated with amnesia.
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