Which sedation method is administered intravenously?

Which sedation method is administered intravenously?

• A. Oral sedation
• B. Intravenous sedation
• C. General anesthesia
• D. Local anesthesia

Answer: (B)

When drugs are given directly into a vein, that’s intravenous administration. In dentistry, this route delivers sedatives quickly and lets the clinician adjust the dose to maintain a comfortable, awake-but-relaxed state. This distinguishes it from other methods: oral sedation is taken by mouth and acts more slowly, local anesthesia numbs only the targeted area, and general anesthesia puts the patient into an unconscious state often requiring airway support. So the method that is administered intravenously is intravenous sedation.

When drugs are given directly into a vein, that’s intravenous administration. In dentistry, this route delivers sedatives quickly and lets the clinician adjust the dose to maintain a comfortable, awake-but-relaxed state. This distinguishes it from other methods: oral sedation is taken by mouth and acts more slowly, local anesthesia numbs only the targeted area, and general anesthesia puts the patient into an unconscious state often requiring airway support. So the method that is administered intravenously is intravenous sedation.