The nurse is preparing to administer midazolam IV as a preanesthetic agent and understands that its primary purpose is to:

a. decrease pain. c. prevent respiratory depression.
b. maintain blood pressure. d. provide amnesic effects.


ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Midazolam does not decrease pain.
B Incorrect: Midazolam does not act to maintain blood pressure.
C Incorrect: Midazolam does not act to prevent respiratory depression.
D Correct: It decreases anxiety and acts as an amnesic for the surgery.

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