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.
A utilitarian organization is one that we join with a specific goal in mind. Sociologists point out that most people join this type of organization with a remunerative goal in mind. In other words, people are seeking to make money or to invest in their future.