NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare rigorously for the NAPLEX, the pivotal examination for pharmacy licensure! Gain confidence with expertly crafted quizzes and study materials tailored for aspiring pharmacists. Elevate your understanding and skills today!

Practice this question and more.

What is a common treatment to prevent emergence reactions with Ketamine use?

Pretreatment with opioids
Pretreatment with benzos
Pretreatment with antacids
Pretreatment with NSAIDs

The correct answer is: Pretreatment with benzos

Pretreatment with benzodiazepines is a common approach to prevent emergence reactions when using Ketamine. Emergence reactions, such as hallucinations, vivid dreams, and delirium, can occur as Ketamine wears off. By administering a benzodiazepine before or during Ketamine administration, the likelihood of these emergence reactions can be reduced. Benzodiazepines have sedative effects and can help mitigate the dissociative effects of Ketamine, leading to a smoother recovery process for the patient. The other options (pretreatment with opioids, antacids, or NSAIDs) are not typically used to prevent emergence reactions associated with Ketamine use.