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I need to know what is the difference between sedatives, analgesics, and paralytics?
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Many things: Sedatives such as versed and valium provide relaxation and anxiolysis. Analgesics help to decrease pain. Paralytics relax striated muscle and are typically administered intraoperatively to facilitate surgical exposure.
Answered 11/27/2017
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