Pharmacology · single question
Which of the following medication classes is used for ORAL sedation before dental procedures?
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Correct answer: A. Benzodiazepines (triazolam, midazolam, diazepam, alprazolam)
Benzodiazepines are the drug class of choice for oral sedation in dentistry. Triazolam (onset 30 min), midazolam (20–40 min), diazepam, alprazolam. All provide anxiolysis and amnesia. Source lists all four.
- A. CORRECT. Benzodiazepines — triazolam, alprazolam, diazepam, midazolam — standard oral sedation agents in dentistry.
- B. Propofol is IV only — cannot be given orally.
- C. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic — not for routine dental oral sedation.
- D. Opioids are for analgesia — not used as primary oral sedation agents.