Newer medications are designed to target only specific receptor sites on certain cells in an attempt to:
A) treat more than one condition.
B) minimize the adverse effects.
C) reduce their therapeutic effect.
D) eliminate all side effects.
Answer: B) minimize the adverse effects.
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