Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-A mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes without necessarily producing sleep

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A sedative is a drug that induces relaxation and reduces excitement without necessarily producing sleep.

Answer: A 
 A narcotic is a drug that produces pain relief, sedation, and euphoria.

Answer: F 
 A tranquilizer is a drug that reduces anxiety and produces a calming effect.

Answer: G 
 An antihistamine is a drug that blocks the action of histamine and is used to treat allergies.

Answer: I 
 An aromatase inhibitor is a drug that inhibits the enzyme aromatase, which converts androgens to estrogens. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Answer: J 
 Thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism.

The terms B, C, and H are not matched with their correct meanings:
B) Progestin - a synthetic hormone used in contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy.
C) Purgative - a drug that causes bowel evacuation and is used in the treatment of constipation.
H) Antiplatelet - a drug that inhibits platelet aggregation and is used to prevent blood clotting.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings