<prompt> Pre-anesthetic medication is prescribed to?Decreasing the dose of anesthetic drugsDecreasing post-operative complicationsRelieving the anxietyAll of the above  <response>: 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. 