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An oropharyngeal airway is indicated in which type of patient? A) Semi-conscious patient with intact gag reflex B) Unconscious patient without an intact gag reflex C) Conscious patient with snoring respirations D) Patient with suspected caustic ingestion Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) is used only in unconscious patients without a gag reflex to prevent airway obstruction by the tongue. It is contraindicated in patients with gag reflexes or caustic ingestion because it can t...