When reviewing information about general anesthetics, a group of students read about volatile liquids used as inhaled general anesthetics
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a volatile liquid? Select all that apply.
A) Halothane
B) Desflurane
C) Nitrous oxide
D) Enflurane
E) Cyclopropane
A) Halothane
B) Desflurane
D) Enflurane
Halothane, desflurane, and enflurane are examples of volatile liquids used as inhaled anesthetics. Examples of gas anesthetics are nitrous oxide and cyclopropane.)
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