Michelle, an anesthesiologist, is required to sedate a patient and limit the depressant effect of the anesthetic on the heart. She decides to use etomidate. Which of the following statements, if true, would make etomidate a poor choice?
A. The patient is undergoing a renal procedure.
B. The patient is susceptible to postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
C. The patient is undergoing liver transplantation.
D. The patient is susceptible to cerebral ischemia.
Answer: B
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