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 for fighting bacteria). So it is an over - the - counter analgesic.

Answer:

A. over - the - counter analgesic