{"id":5491,"date":"2024-04-15T02:14:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=5491"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:14:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:14:21","slug":"the-drug-used-to-bring-down-fever-are-known-as-a-analgesic-b-antibiotic-c-antipyretic-d-sulpha-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-drug-used-to-bring-down-fever-are-known-as-a-analgesic-b-antibiotic-c-antipyretic-d-sulpha-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"The drug used to bring down fever are known as A. analgesic B. antibiotic C. antipyretic D. sulpha drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a99476b70dc9\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    analgesic                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    antibiotic                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    antipyretic                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    sulpha drugs                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n    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Antipyretics work by blocking the production of prostaglandins, which are chemicals that are involved in the body&#8217;s response to fever.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of different types of antipyretics, including paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, and aspirin. These drugs are available over-the-counter and are generally safe to take for short periods of time. However, it is important to read the label carefully and follow the directions for use.<\/p>\n<p>Antipyretics can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, headache, muscle aches, and pains. They can also be used to reduce the risk of complications from fever, such as seizures.<\/p>\n<p>A. Analgesics are drugs that are used to relieve pain. They work by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. There are a number of different types of analgesics, including paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, and aspirin. These drugs are available over-the-counter and are generally safe to take for short periods of time. However, it is important to read the label carefully and follow the directions for use.<\/p>\n<p>B. Antibiotics are drugs that are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing them from multiplying. There are a number of different types of antibiotics, and each type is effective against a specific group of bacteria. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, and they will not work against viral infections.<\/p>\n<p>C. Sulpha drugs are a type of antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. They work by interfering with the bacteria&#8217;s ability to produce proteins. Sulpha drugs are generally safe to take, but they can cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n<p>D. 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