A drug information source that would be most appropriate to use to identify an unknown drug product by its appearance is:
a. Physician's Desk Reference. c. AHFS Drug Information.
b. Facts and Comparisons. d. American Drug Index.
ANS: A
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A Correct: The PDR provides color pictures of many drugs to facilitate the identification of unknown drug products.
B Incorrect: This does not provide color pictures of drugs.
C Incorrect: This does not provide color pictures of drugs.
D Incorrect: This does not provide color pictures of drugs.
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