Fentanyl (Innovar) is used in surgery primarily as a(n):
a. sedative-hypnotic. c. analgesic.
b. local anesthetic. d. anticholinergic.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Fentanyl will produce sedation, but is not classified as a sedative-hypnotic.
B Incorrect: Fentanyl is not a local anesthetic.
C Correct: Fentanyl is classified as an opioid analgesic.
D Incorrect: Fentanyl is not an anticholinergic.
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