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Match the following drugs with their therapeutic actions : (i) Ranitidine (ii) Nardil (Phenelzine) (iii) Chloramphenicol (iv) Dimetane (Brompheniramine) (a) Antidepressant (b) Antibiotic (c) Antihistamine (d) Antacid (e) Analgesic

1. (i)-(e); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(c); (iv)-(d)
2. (i)-(d); (ii)-(c); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(e)
3. (i)-(d); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(c)
4. (i)-(a); (ii)-(c); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(e)

Correct answer: (i)-(e); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(c); (iv)-(d)

Solution

The correct option matches Ranitidine as an antacid that reduces stomach acid, Nardil (Phenelzine) as an antidepressant that helps alleviate depression, Chloramphenicol as an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, and Dimetane (Brompheniramine) as an antihistamine that relieves allergy symptoms.

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