Question

what effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have? a. the alcohol will help the medicine cure the cold b. the medication reduces the effect of the alcohol c. the combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol d. no effect, they are different substances this question is also available in audio format.

Explanation:

Alcohol can interact negatively with medications. It doesn't help medicine cure colds (A is wrong). Medication usually doesn't reduce alcohol's effect, instead, the combination can be dangerous (B is wrong). The combination of alcohol and medication often multiplies the negative effects, such as increased drowsiness, liver - stress etc. (C is correct). They are not independent substances with no effect on each other (D is wrong).

Answer:

C. THE COMBINATION COULD MULTIPLY THE EFFECTS OF THE ALCOHOL