Which of the following medications promotes sleep?

A) anesthetic
B) analgesic
C) dopaminergic drugs
D) hypnotic


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.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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