Exploring the World of Drugs

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Which of the following best describes a drug?

A substance used in the prevention, diagnosis, alleviation, treatment, or cure of disease. (correct)
A substance that affects the structure or any function of the body.
A substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
A substance recognized by an official pharmacopoeia or formulary.

What is the main purpose of an analgesic?

To alter brain chemistry.
To cause the loss of pain sensation. (correct)
To treat cancer.
To reduce blood pressure.

Which of the following is a use of anesthetics?

To alter brain chemistry.
To treat cancer.
To cause the loss of pain sensation. (correct)
To reduce blood pressure.

What do antihypertensive agents do?

Reduce blood pressure. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are antineoplastic drugs used for?

Treating cancer. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a drug?

A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body. (C) Signup and view all the answers