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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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An anesthesiologist is preparing a patient for a short surgical procedure. The physician would like to choose a sedating agent that can be given intravenously and will have a quick onset of action and short half-life. Which of the following agents would be ideal for this purpose?
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Sodium thiopental