A 60-year-old man undergoing an inguinal hernia repair is induced with propofol. Which of the following is most likely to be observed: (A) Hypeension, (B) Apnea, (C) Hypehermia, (D) Prolonged sedation
Answer is B. Hypotension and apnea are the most common side effects of propofol. Propofol does not cause hypehermia, indeed, it is the anesthetic of choice in patients at risk for malignant hypehermia. Propofol is associated with a fast emergence, which is also an advantage of the drug.