Asked by Brianna Panfen on Jun 12, 2024
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Which of the following is the action of an anesthetic?
A) It prevents the blood from clotting.
B) It relieves or controls seizures.
C) It neutralizes stomach acid.
D) It prevents the sensation of pain.
E) It relieves mild to severe pain.
Anesthetic
A medication that causes anesthesia.
Seizures
Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
Blood Clotting
The process by which blood cells and substances combine to form a clot to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Familiarize oneself with the core principles of pharmacology, specifically drug mechanisms and their interrelations.
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Masoumeh SoleymsniJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Anesthetics are substances used to prevent the sensation of pain, often by numbing a specific area of the body (local anesthetics) or inducing unconsciousness (general anesthetics).
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the core principles of pharmacology, specifically drug mechanisms and their interrelations.