Question

select the correct answer.
aspirin is a widely used drug. what kind of medicine is it?
a. over - the - counter analgesic
b. prescription analgesic
c. over - the - counter antibiotic
d. prescription antibiotic

Explanation:

Aspirin is an over - the - counter (OTC) drug, meaning it can be bought without a prescription. It is an analgesic (pain - reliever), not an antibiotic (antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections, while aspirin is for pain, fever, etc.). So option A is correct as it is an over - the - counter analgesic. Option B is wrong because it's OTC, not prescription - only. Option C is wrong as it's not an antibiotic. Option D is wrong for both being prescription - only and being an antibiotic.

Answer:

A. over - the - counter analgesic