Answer:
First, the options:
A. Midazolam
B. Ketamine
C. Nitrous Oxide
D. Bupivacaine
The ANSWER is A.
A. Midazolam
Explanation:
A. Midazolam✔
Midazolam is mainly used for amnesia or sedation in many diagnostic, therapeutic, and endoscopic activities or procedures.
B. Ketamine ❌
It has higher risk of side effects.
C. Nitrous oxide ❌
It won't be preferable for this case, since it can not be breathed in during a bronchoscopy.
D. Bupivacaine❌
This is solely for local anesthesia.
The answer is b. the decreased migration of pests and pathogens
