Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Criticism of Drug

question 83

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 overprescribed,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.

---

Definitions:

Transgenic Organism

An organism that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species, allowing it to express traits not originally found in its genome.

Background Extinction

The natural rate at which species become extinct as part of earth's biological history, without human influence.

Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, crucial for adaptation and survival amidst environmental changes.

Survival Fittest

A concept from evolutionary theory referring to the survival and reproduction of organisms that are best adapted to their environment.