Which of the following drugs has the potential for causing bronchospasm in patients with asthma and hypersensitive airways?
a. Fentanyl
b. Propofol
c. Diazepam
d. Morphine
ANS: D
Morphine increases serum histamine levels and is associated with bronchospasm in patients with asthma and those with hypersensitive airways.
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