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naturalchemist

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Which of the following medications promotes sleep?
 
  A) anesthetic
  B) analgesic
  C) dopaminergic drugs
  D) hypnotic

Question 2

The combining form lapar/o- means ________.
 
  A) digest
  B) abdomen
  C) intestine
  D) surgery



Chocorrol77

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A hypnotic promotes sleep. An anesthetic produces a loss of sensation or a loss of consciousness. An analgesic treats minor to moderate pain. Dopaminergic drugs treat Parkinson's disease.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Digest/o- means digest.
B) Correct
C) Enter/o- and intestin/o- mean intestine.
D) Lapar/o- does not mean surgery.



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