IV Induction Agents — Propofol, Thiopentone, Etomidate, Ketamine MCQ — NEET PG Practice Question | NEETPGAI
IV Induction Agents — Propofol, Thiopentone, Etomidate, Ketamine
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A 58-year-old man with a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease presents for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Preoperative BP is 145/92 mmHg, HR 88/min. During induction, propofol 2 mg/kg IV is administered. Within 30 seconds, the patient becomes unresponsive. However, 2 minutes later, his BP drops to 95/58 mmHg and HR rises to 102/min. The anesthesiologist notes a 15% decrease in systemic vascular resistance. Which of the following best explains the cardiovascular changes observed with propofol in this patient?
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