A 71-year-old man will undergo a prostate needle biopsy under anesthesia because of his low pain tolerance and high level of anxiety. The procedure is estimated to take approximately 10 min to complete. Which of the following is the most appropriate anesthetic agent for the patient to receive?

A 71-year-old man will undergo a prostate needle biopsy under anesthesia because of his low pain tolerance and high level of anxiety. The procedure is estimated to take approximately 10 min to complete. Which of the following is the most appropriate anesthetic agent for the patient to receive?

A 60-year-old man presents to his primary care physician. During his interview, it is discovered that he is taking several outdated drugs for his medical condition. One of his medical conditions is hypertension, for which he takes a drug that prevents neurotransmitter uptake into vesicles. This prevents neurons from being able to concentrate and store certain neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. Which of the following drugs is this?

A 28-year-old woman complains of fatigue that increases throughout the day. At the end of her workday, she says her eyes feel “heavy” and “droopy,” although she does not feel particularly tired. Pyridostigmine is prescribed to treat her myasthenia gravis. Which of the following is a potential side effect of this therapy?

A 27-year-old hospital worker has access to the pharmacy when no other workers are around. He is able to find morphine and inject himself with supratherapeutic dose of morphine. He then collapses and is found dead by coworkers 24 h later. What is the most likely explanation for his death?

A 54-year-old man with seizure disorder and chronic neuropathic pain presents to his primary care physician for follow-up. Review of his laboratory studies indicates elevated liver function tests to four times the normal levels. Which of the following agents would be preferred to manage this patient?