Which items are considered medically therapeutic? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Traditional drugs .
2. Sunscreens.
3. Biologics.
4. Natural alternative therapies.
5. Antiperspirants.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Traditional drugs are produced in a laboratory, and are routinely used by practitioners.
Rationale 2: Sunscreens can alter the body's normal activities, but they are not considered to be medically therapeutic.
Rationale 3: Biologics are routinely used by practitioners, and are naturally produced. Vaccines and hormones are included in this type of medication.
Rationale 4: Natural alternative therapies include herbs, extracts, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements.
Rationale 5: Antiperspirants can alter the body's normal activities, but they are not considered to be medically therapeutic.
Global Rationale: Traditional drugs are produced in a laboratory, and are routinely used by practitioners. Biologics are routinely used by practitioners, and are naturally produced. Vaccines and hormones are included in this type of medication. Natural alternative therapies include herbs, extracts, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements. Sunscreens and antiperspirants can alter the body's normal activities, but they are not considered to be medically therapeutic.
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