A sugar pill (which may be thought to be a drug by the patient) is also known as a(n):

A) diet pill
B) energy pill
C) placebo
D) antihyperglycemic agent


C) placebo
A placebo is a sugar pill, which may be thought to be a drug by the patient.

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Vacuum blood tubes come in all of the following sizes, EXCEPT ________.

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a. Chastisement b. Confidence c. Conflict d. Punishment

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