Which of the following drugs is used in the dental management of anxious children?
a. naloxone (Narcan)
b. chloral hydrate (Noctec)
c. morphine
d. pentazocine (Talwin)
b. Chloral hydrate (Noctec) is a sedative/hypnotic with little to no analgesic properties. It is a useful and safe drug when administered both orally or rectally for anxious children before a dental/medical procedure or for sedation before and after surgery.
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a. applying traction to the leg. b. stabilizing the leg in a position of comfort. c. repositioning the leg. d. massaging the muscles in the leg.