This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Preoperative Assessment & Monitoring, Subject name: Anaesthesia
[{'content': 'Pre-anesthetic medication is prescribed to? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Decreasing the dose of anesthetic drugs, B. Decreasing post-operative complications, C. Relieving the anxiety, D. All of the above', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above * Premedication (Pre-anesthetic medication) refers to the use of drugs before anesthesia to make it more pleasant and safe. The aims are :1. Relief of anxiety and apprehension preoperatively and to facilitate smooth induction.2. Amnesia for preoperative and postoperative events3. Supplement analgesic action of anesthetics and potentiate them ->> Reduce the dose of anesthetic.4. Decrease secretions and vagal stimulation (undesirable reflex).5. Antiemetic effect extending into postoperative period - To prevent post-operative nausea & vomiting.6. Decrease acidity and volume of gastric juice so that it is less damaging if aspirated.7. To decrease the chances of aspiration.", 'role': 'assistant'}]