Q-5. Which of the following statements is not true about Etomidate?
a) It is intravenous anesthetic
b) It precipitates coronary insufficiency
c) It inhibits cortisol synthesis
d) It causes pain at site of injection
Answer: It precipitates coronary insufficiency
Explanation:
Cardiovascular and respiratory depressions do not occur with Etomidate.
It is potent, ultra-short acting non barbiturate intravenous anesthetics.