Pharmacotherapy Is a Critical Intervention for Many Conditions, and a Key

question 38

Multiple Choice

Pharmacotherapy is a critical intervention for many conditions, and a key part of nursing intervention. Which statement best describes pharmacotherapy?

• A) The study of medicine and drug therapy
• B) The application of natural substances to cure diseases
• C) The application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease and human suffering
• D) The understanding of the difference between trade and generic medications

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