A nurse is reviewing the anesthesia record of a client who has returned to the unit after abdominal surgery. Which of the following might the nurse note as being used for the induction of anesthesia? Select all that apply
A) Lidocaine
B) Prilocaine
C) Methohexital
D) Etomidate
E) Propofol
Ans: C, D, E
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Methohexital, propofol, and etomidate are examples of medications used for the induction of anesthesia. Lidocaine and prilocaine are local anesthetics.
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