The combining form tuss/o- tells us that an antitussive drug would be used to treat a/an ________
A) cough
B) infection
C) bacteria
D) virus
A
Explanation: A) Correct! Tuss/o- means "cough."
B) An antitussive drug is not used to treat an infection.
C) An antitussive drug is not used to treat bacteria.
D) An antitussive drug is not used to treat a virus.
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