A sedative that has the best safety profile of all the sedative/hypnotics that is very short- lived and indicated in rapid sequence intubation is:
a. Ketamine
b. Midazolam
c. Etomidate
d. Morphine Sulfate
c
Rationale: a. Ketamine is a disassociate medication with a half-life of 1–2 hours.
b. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine with potent effects.
c. Correct.
d. Morphine is a narcotic analgesic, not a sedative.
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