Which of the Following Is Not a Common Criticism of Drug

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common criticism of drug therapies?

• A) Drug treatment is effective only for a small minority of patients.
• B) Many drugs are over-prescribed and many patients are overmedicated.
• C) Drugs temporarily relieve symptoms without addressing the underlying problem.
• D) The side effects of the drugs can be worse than the illnesses the drugs are supposed to cure.

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