The majority of drugs are used to control, improve, or cure symptoms, signs, and diseases of a physiological or psychological nature. This is categorized as a ________ use

A) preventive
B) diagnostic
C) prescription
D) therapeutic


Answer: D

A) Drugs for preventive use are taken before symptoms and diseases occur.
B) Drugs for diagnostic use do not cure symptoms or diseases.
C) Prescription drugs are not the only kinds of drugs used to cure symptoms or diseases.

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