Question detail
Which of the following is NOT a function of painkillers?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Killing pathogens
- B. Relieving symptoms
- C. Reducing inflammation
- D. Alleviating discomfort
Answer
The correct option is Killing pathogens because it matches the approved biology in Antibiotics and painkillers within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Killing pathogens because it stays accurate for Antibiotics and painkillers in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain the use of antibiotics and other medicines in treating disease and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Antibiotic Use
Students often confuse the roles of antibiotics and painkillers, thinking that both can treat infections.
Clarify that antibiotics specifically target bacterial infections, while painkillers alleviate symptoms but do not treat the underlying cause.
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