To decrease sympathetic stimulation in balanced anesthesia type of what agent would be used?
A) Antihistamines
B) Antiemetics
C) Narcotics
D) Sedative-hypnotics
D
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Sedative-hypnotics relax the patient, facilitate amnesia, and decrease sympathetic stimulation. Antihistamines decrease the chance of allergic reaction and help dry secretions. Antiemetics decrease the nausea and vomiting associated with gastrointestinal (GI) depression. Narcotics aid in the analgesic and sedative effects.
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