Which of the following statements is true of a drug?
A. The effects produced by a drug are always desirable.
B. A pure drug is a chemical compound with a specific chemical structure.
C. A drug does not produce more than one effect.
D. The properties of a drug do not influence the effects it produces.
Answer: B
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A) Ginseng B) Calcium C) Vitamin A D) Valerian root