Question

    Which of the following gas is used in

    anesthesia?
    A Nitrous oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nitrogen oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nitrogen pentoxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nitric oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the practice of medicine (especially surgery and dentistry), anesthesia or anaesthesia is a state of temporary induced loss of sensation or awareness. Desflurane, isoflurane and sevoflurane are the most widely used volatile anaesthetics today. They are often combined with nitrous oxide. Older, less popular, volatile anaesthetics, include halothane,enflurane, and methoxyflurane. Researchers are also actively exploring the use of xenon as an anaesthetic. Hence, option A is correct.

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