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The following side effects are commonly seen with ketamine:

True / False

Laryngospasm Correct

Nystagmus Correct

Pupillary constriction Correct

Salivation Correct

Lacrimation Correct

Explanation

Common side effects of ketamine use include:

salivation

lacrimation

nystagmus, and

pupillary dilatation.

Although ketamine increases salivary secretions, airway reflexes remain intact and laryngospasm is rare.

Further Reading:

Pai A, Heining M. Ketamine. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain. 2007;7:59-63.

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