Question 90 (part 2) · LDEK · Anesthesia, pharmacotherapy and surgical procedures in children

Choose correct statement regarding hydroxyzine used in pharmacological premedication preceding dental treatment in children:

1) in decreases the muscle tension;
2) it has a calming, anti-anxiety and sleep-inducing effect;
3) it has an antihistamine and anti-emetic effect;
4) it has weak anticonvulsive and analgesic effect.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. only 2.
  2. B. 1,2.
  3. C. only 3.
  4. D. 2,4.
  5. E. all of the above mentioned
Hint

Hydroxyzine is a piperazine H1 antagonist with a broad profile; recall all its central and peripheral actions listed in premedication guides.

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