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) ____

A) analgesic
B) anesthetic
C) sedative
D) hypnotic


C

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