Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): As Fasd (venesection) is contraindicated in poisoned patients, same applies to the patients of plague.
Reason (R): Otherwise its toxicity will spread.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Hint:

Fasd is helpful but contraindicated in poisoning — it may spread toxins further.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In Unani medicine, Fasd or venesection is a bloodletting procedure used for therapeutic purposes.
However, it is contraindicated in cases of poisoning and in patients suffering from plague.
This is because making an incision for bloodletting can lead to the rapid spread of toxins throughout the body.
So the assertion that Fasd should not be done in poisoned patients and plague is true.
The reason given — that its toxicity will spread if Fasd is performed — is also true and directly explains the contraindication.
Therefore, both statements are true and the reason correctly explains the assertion.