Francisca, an anesthesiologist, is assisting with a surgical procedure. The drug she chooses should induce anesthesia quickly and allow the patient to recover quickly. Francisca decides to use methohexital. Which of the following statements, if true, supports Francisca's choice?
A. The patient is undergoing a cardiac procedure.
B. The patient is undergoing neurosurgery.
C. The patient is susceptible to postoperative nausea and vomiting.
D. The patient is susceptible to laryngospasms.
Answer: B
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