Question

which of the following medications is used to deaden pain?
a anesthetic
b antipruritic
c corticosteroid
d antiseptic

Explanation:

Anesthetics are drugs that are used to deaden pain by blocking nerve - signals related to pain perception. Antipruritics are for relieving itching, corticosteroids are anti - inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents, and antiseptics are used to prevent infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.

Answer:

A. anesthetic