A drug's main reason for which it was prescribed by a physician or other healthcare provider is known as a/an ________

A) adverse effect
B) drug reaction
C) side effect
D) therapeutic effect


Answer: D

A) The main reason is not for an adverse effect.
B) The main reason is not for a drug reaction.
C) The main reason is not for a side effect.

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