Midazolam (Versed) May Be Administered as Part of Surgical Anesthesia

Midazolam (Versed) may be administered as part of surgical anesthesia. This drug is recognized as having which effects?

A) Producing effects consistent with those observed in administering other benzodiazepines
B) Reducing anxiety and stress associated with surgery
C) Producing central nervous system depression and skeletal muscle relaxation
D) Maintaining stable cardiac and respiratory activity
E) Preventing cardiac dysrhythmias