This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anaesthesia, Subject name: Pharmacology
Ketamine is the preferred anaesthetic for the following EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypeensives, B. Trauma cases that have bled significantly, C. Burn dressing, D. Sho operations on asthmatics
A: Hypeensives
Answer: A: Hypeensives 
Explanation: * Ketamine is contra-indicated in hypeensives because it increases the blood pressure. * It is the induction agent of choice for: -- Asthmatics -- Shock -- Children -- Full stomach * It possesses very powerful analgesic action. * It can be used as a sole agent for minor procedures.