Stan expresses his anxiety about his upcoming surgery at his pre-operative appointment.His doctor tells him that he will be given medication to calm him prior to the surgery.This type of medication is called a(n) .

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Sedatives are medications that are used to calm anxiety, reduce tension and promote relaxation. They are often given to patients before surgery to help them relax and reduce their anxiety about the procedure. Analgesics are medications that are used to relieve pain, anesthetics are medications that are used to induce anesthesia, and hypnotics are medications that are used to induce sleep.

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