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Among the following statements choose the correct (A) Analgesics reduce or abolish pain without causing impairment of consciousness, or mental confusion. (B) Tranquilizers are neurological inactive drugs. (C) Morphine is an example of a non-narcotic analgesic. (D) Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects whereas antiseptics are applied to living tissues. (E) Same substance can act as an antiseptic as well as a disinfectant by varying the concentration. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A, D, and E only B, C, and D only A, C, and, E only B, C, and, E only |
A, D, and E only |
Analgesics: Analgesics are medications that relieve pain. Unlike medications used for anesthesia during surgery, analgesics don't turn off nerves, change the ability to sense your surroundings or alter consciousness. They are sometimes called painkillers or pain relievers Tranquilizers: A neurologically active drug that is used to reduce anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and related states of mental disturbance. Disinfectants: Any substance used primarily on non-living objects to kill germs, such as viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease. Antiseptics: The substances that help to stop the growth of microorganisms on the skin used daily in medical settings to reduce the risk of infection and stop the spread of germs. |