Moderate sedation/analgesia (formerly called conscious sedation) is as follows: 1  Depression of consciousness is drug-induced. 2  Patient responds purposefully to verbal commands. 3  Airway is patent, and spontaneous ventilation is adequate.  Cardiovascular function is usually unaffected.
utilitarianism. n. 1. (Philosophy) the doctrine that the morally correct course of action consists in the greatest good for the greatest number, that is, in maximizing the total benefit resulting, without regard to the distribution of benefits and burdens. 2. (Philosophy) the theory that the criterion of virtue is utility.
Use 'utilitarianism' in a Sentence The requirement to vaccinate children against diseases such as polio, measles, and whooping cough is an example of utilitarianism, or serving the public good, as opposed to allowing parents to opt out of vaccination based upon religious grounds.