An Antipyretic Drug

Question

An antipyretic drug
A) lowers body temperature below normal so as to obtain the beneficial effects of the hypothermic state.
B) also has antibiotic activity.
C) lowers a fever.
D) treats the underlying cause of the fever.

Accepted Answer

An antipyretic drug is a medication that is used to reduce fever. It works by lowering the elevated body temperature to normal levels. It does not treat the underlying cause of the fever or have antibiotic activity. Option A is incorrect because lowering the body temperature below normal is not a beneficial effect of the hypothermic state.