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Which of the following medicines is an antibiotic?

1. Ampicillin
2. Aspirin
3. Dimetapp
4. None of these

Correct answer: Ampicillin

Solution

Ampicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic, whereas aspirin is an analgesic/antipyretic and Dimetapp is an antihistamine/decongestant.

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