Ketamine is being considered as a medication for a patient. Before prescribing the drug, the health care provider should review the patient's medical history for evidence of:
a. Cardiovascular disease
b. Hypertension
c. Respiratory disease
d. Mental illness
ANS: D
The incidence of psychic disturbances with ketamine ranges from 5% to 30%. Ketamine is con-sidered to be a poor choice for patients with a history of psychiatric illness.
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