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Which type of medication is given to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?

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Preoperative anxiety affects a significant number of patients, with studies suggesting up to 80% of adults experience some level of apprehension before surgery. To address this, healthcare providers often administer anxiolytic medications to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety and promote a calm, relaxed state before a procedure.