Oral Anxiolysis Triazolam — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Triazolam 0.25 mg PO 1 hour before the procedure
Triazolam 0.25 mg PO (1 hour before the procedure) is an excellent first-line oral anxiolytic for adult dental patients. It is a short-acting benzodiazepine with rapid onset (15-30 min), short duration (1-2 hours), and reliable anxiolysis. An additional 0.125-0.25 mg can be taken the night before for sleep. Diazepam is longer-acting (prolonged sedation). All benzodiazepines are pregnancy category D/X. Patients must have an escort and should not drive after sedation.
Reference: Malamed – Sedation: A Guide to Patient Management, 6th ed., 2018