Which medication is used to treat minor to moderate pain?

A) analgesic
B) sedative
C) anesthetic
D) hypnotic


A) analgesic
Correct. An analgesic is used to treat minor to moderate pain. A sedative has a
relaxing or calming effect. An anesthetic produces loss of sensation or loss of consciousness. A
hypnotic promotes sleep.

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