Which of the following statements is true of drug nomenclature?
A. The nonproprietary name of a drug is usually a contraction of its chemical name.
B. The name under which a drug is marketed is known as its nonproprietary name.
C. A drug can have several different generic names.
D. The proprietary name of a drug is more commonly referred to as the generic name.
Answer: A
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B. Dorsal side of the penis.
C. Underside of the penis.
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