Hydroxyzine (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A doctor prescribed hydroxyzine to help manage the patient's anxiety before surgery.
- The nurse administered a dose of hydroxyzine to help the patient relax during the procedure.
- Hydroxyzine was given to the child as part of a premedication regimen before undergoing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
- The patient's motion sickness was treated with hydroxyzine to help alleviate symptoms during the long car ride.
- The veterinarian prescribed hydroxyzine to help calm the anxious dog before a visit to the office to prevent any aggressive behavior.