Ketamine as an Analgesic: An 11-question Quiz

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Sample: For which type of pain is there the most evidence supporting the use of ketamine?

Ketamine, a phencyclidine derivative developed in the 1960s, has recently been used as a treatment for depression, which has received a great deal of attention. However, its efficacy and safety as an analgesic has been the subject of a great deal of debate given problematic side effects and recreational abuse. So, how much do you know about the use of ketamine as an analgesic? Take the 11-question quiz below to find out what you may, and may not, know about ketamine. 

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