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All of the following factors decrease the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of an inhalation anaesthetic agent except –

A
Hypothermia
B
Hyponatremia
C
Hypocalcemia
D
Anemia
High-Yield Explanation
Hypercalcemia (not hypocalcemia) decreases MAC. Factor's decreasing MAC :- Old age, acute alcohol intake, hypothermia, hyperthermia, hypercalcemia, hyponatermia, hypermagnesemia, Hypoxia, Hypercarbia, Anemia, Pregnancy, drugs. Factors increasing MAC :-Young age, chronic alcohol intake, hypematremia, Drugs.

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