Which term refers to a medication that relieves pain?

• A. Analgesic
• B. Tachycardia
• C. Hypertension
• D. Edema

Answer: (A)

Pain relief is provided by an analgesic. An analgesic is a medication that reduces or eliminates pain, ranging from mild aches to more significant discomfort, and includes common over-the-counter drugs as well as prescriptions. The other terms describe conditions or symptoms: tachycardia is a fast heart rate, hypertension is high blood pressure, and edema is swelling due to fluid buildup. So analgesic is the best answer because it directly names a drug whose primary purpose is relieving pain.