The correct answer is 2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.
Let's look into each pair to provide more details:
A. Artificial sweetener - III. Alitame
Alitame is a high-intensity artificial sweetener that is used as a sugar substitute. It is several times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar) but contains negligible calories. Alitame is often used in the food industry to sweeten products without adding extra calories.
B. Antihistamines - IV. Terfenadine
Terfenadine is indeed an antihistamine. Antihistamines are medications that counteract the effects of histamine, a compound released during allergic reactions. Terfenadine was a second-generation antihistamine used to treat allergies. However, it has been largely replaced by newer antihistamines due to safety concerns related to cardiac side effects.
C. Aspirin - II. Non-narcotic
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a non-narcotic analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin is widely used for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Unlike narcotics, aspirin does not produce a significant level of central nervous system depression and is not associated with the potential for abuse or dependence that narcotics have.
D. Antiseptics - I. Furacine
Furacine is an antiseptic that contains nitrofurazone as its active ingredient. Antiseptics are substances that are applied to living tissues to reduce the risk of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Nitrofurazone, found in Furacine, has antibacterial properties and is used topically on wounds and burns to prevent or treat infections.
So, in summary, the pairs in option 2 (A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I) correctly match the items from List I with their corresponding descriptions in List II based on the provided information. |
