Of the injectable anesthetics,______ is an ultrashort-acting barbiturate.

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Methohexital (Brevital) is an ultrashort-acting barbiturate commonly used for induction of anesthesia due to its rapid onset (within seconds) and short duration (less than 10 minutes). Propofol (Diprovan) and fospropofol (Lusedra) are also commonly used for anesthesia induction, but they are not barbiturates. Etomidate (Amidate) is also used for anesthesia induction, but it is not an ultrashort-acting barbiturate.

Of the Injectable Anesthetics,______ Is an Ultrashort-Acting Barbiturate