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What are analgesics?

Options

  1. AAnalgesics are medications used to reduce fever.
  2. BAnalgesics are substances used to induce sleep.
  3. CAnalgesics are neurologically active pain killing drugs that reduce or abolish pain without causing impairment
  4. DAnalgesics are stimulants that increase alertness and energy levels.

Correct answer

C. Analgesics are neurologically active pain killing drugs that reduce or abolish pain without causing impairment

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Analgesics are neurologically active pain killing drugs that reduce or abolish pain without causing impairment of consciousness,confusion etc.

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