Which of the following defines the term efficacy?
A. the amount of a drug
B. the strength and life of a drug
C. the trade name of a drug
D. the dosage of a drug
Answer: B
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Loss of mobility can lead to:
A) Alzheimer's disease. B) senility. C) depression. D) none of the above.
A marker made of stiff material and used as a placeholder when someone takes a file out of the filing system is called a(n)
A. out guide. B. file label. C. tab. D. file guide.