Television ads that are created by drug companies cannot always answer patients' questions. What is the term for television ads created for patients?
a. Direct-to-consumer advertising
b. Direct visual teaching advertising
c. Limited-content advertising
d. Limited-focus advertising
ANS: A
Television ads created by drug companies for patients are called direct-to-consumer advertising. Patients may have many questions or inaccurate information because they have seen these ads.
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