All statements are true except remifentanil is true except: (A) Useful for sho painful procedures, (B) Metabolized by plasma esterases, (C) Equipotent as fentanyl, (D) Long acting anesthetic
Answer is D. Refer Goodman Gilman 11/e p 572 Remifentanil is shoest acting opioid due to its metabolism by plasma esterases Due to its sho duration of action, it is indicated for sho term painful procedures Intravenous bolus dosing is not practical Potency is equal to fentanyl