The patient takes labetalol and is scheduled for surgery. The anesthesiologist plans to use halothane as one of the anesthetic agents
The nurse consults with the anesthesiologist to ensure awareness the patient's medication history knowing that the combination of labetalol and halothane will have what effect? A) Excessive hypotension
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Conduction system disturbances
D) Vomiting
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There is increased risk of excessive hypotension if any of these drugs is combined with volatile liquid general anesthetics such as enflurane, halothane, or isoflurane. The effectiveness of diabetic agents is increased, leading to hypoglycemia when such agents are used with these drugs. Carvedilol has been associated with potentially dangerous conduction system disturbances when combined with verapamil or diltiazem. Vomiting is not associated with this combination of drugs.
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