DIRECTIONS: A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. This watch may be a counterfeit, but it looks just like the original?

Appeared in: DHS Staff Nurse - 2018 (Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The question asks for the antonym, or opposite, of the word 'counterfeit'.
The word 'counterfeit' means something is fake, a fraudulent imitation, or not authentic, often made with the intent to deceive.
'Genuine' means authentic, real, and not fake.
Therefore, 'Genuine' is the direct opposite of 'counterfeit'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option B: The word 'Fake' is a synonym for 'counterfeit', not an antonym. It means something that is not genuine.
Option C: The word 'Imitation' is a synonym for 'counterfeit'. It refers to a copy of something else.
Option D: The word 'Forged' is a synonym for 'counterfeit'. It means to produce a fraudulent copy or imitation of something.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Antonyms (Opposite Meaning Words) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the difference between 'counterfeit' and 'genuine' is critical in nursing for patient safety, especially regarding medications.
Counterfeit drugs are a major global health problem. They may contain the wrong ingredients, no active ingredient, or the wrong dose, leading to treatment failure, adverse reactions, or even death (SRC_13085).
Nurses must be vigilant in checking medication packaging for signs of tampering or counterfeiting, such as spelling errors, different packaging, or unusual appearance of the drug.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence and identify the underlined word: 'counterfeit'.
Understand the instruction, which is to find the word that is 'opposite' in meaning (an antonym).
Define the underlined word. 'Counterfeit' means fake or a fraudulent copy.
Evaluate each option to see which one has the opposite meaning.
Option A, 'Genuine', means real or authentic. This is the opposite of fake.
Options B, C, and D ('Fake', 'Imitation', 'Forged') all have meanings similar to 'counterfeit'. They are synonyms.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Antonyms (Opposite Meaning Words)
Stem keywords: counterfeit, opposite
Lead-in keywords: opposite

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 8067-8069

E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 2 — Subpart B (pp 233-449 of 464) p. 213-215

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