Some over-the-counter medicines should not be given to very young children. For example, cold medicines contain decongestants and antihistamines. These substances raise blood pressure and heart rate. If an overdose should occur in a young child, the result can be fatal.
A) Argument; conclusion: Some over-the-counter medicines ... very young children.
B) Argument; conclusion: These substances raise blood pressure and heart rate.
C) Argument; conclusion: If an overdose ... the result can be fatal.
D) Argument; conclusion: Cold medicines contain decongestants and antihistamines.
E) Nonargument.

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The passage presents an argument with the conclusion that some over-the-counter medicines should not be given to very young children, supported by the reasoning that these medicines contain substances that can be harmful or fatal in case of an overdose.

Some Over-The-Counter Medicines Should Not Be Given to Very Young