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Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

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Which of the following can be measured in order to monitor the central nervous system during anesthesia?

Capillary refill time
Hypovolemia
Rate and depth of ventilation
Pedal reflex

Explanation

Answer: D - The pedal reflex can be used to monitor the central nervous system during anesthesia. The pedal reflex is a measure of pain response in the anesthetized patient, indicating how deeply anesthetized the patient is by the anesthetic agent. This response is manifested by the patient withdrawing the leg when the skin between toes is pinched.

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