Surgery A patient who is on a regimen of steroid therapy and has need for extraction of chronically infected teeth requires premedication with A Atropine to reduce the hazard of vagal stimulation and cardiac arrest. B Antihypertensive to combat tendency towards shock C Antihistaminics to prevent allergic reaction D Antibiotics 💡 Explanation A patient who is on a regimen of steroid therapy and has need for extraction of chronically infected teeth requires premedication with ✓ Correct Answer: D. Antibiotics