Question

An anesthesiologist completes preoperative teaching for a patient the night before surgery. The patient asks the nurse to clarify the reason methohexital [Brevital] will be given as an adjunct to the anesthetic. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding?A. Brevital allows a larger amount of inhaled anesthetic to be used without increased side effects.B. Brevital is given to enhance the analgesic and muscle relaxation effects of the inhaled anesthetic.C. Brevital is used to produce rapid unconsciousness before administration of the inhaled anesthetic.D. Brevital is used to reduce cardiovascular and respiratory depression caused by the inhaled anesthetic.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Brevital is used to produce rapid unconsciousness before administration of the inhaled anesthetic.

Explanation:

Brevital are usually given through the vein so as to induce Anaesthesia. Due to its rapid onset it is best it is followed up immediately by administering anaesthesia. The anaesthesia should be inhaled because it doesnt change the effect of inhaled anaesthesia. Methohexital (Brevital) has very weak analgesic and muscle relaxation effects.