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charchew

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Generic names for drugs should ideally:
 
  1. be simpler than the trade name.
  2. be used only in medical records.
  3. be simple and easy to recall.
  4. be similar to the trade name.

Question 2

A drug that is selective should theoretically:
 
  1. be devoid of side effects.
  2. be administered safely in high doses.
  3. be easy to administer.
  4. not interact with other drugs.


IRincones

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1


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