Why Are Generic Names Preferred Over Chemical or Trade Names

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Multiple Choice

Why are generic names preferred over chemical or trade names when prescribing a medication? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Chemical names are often complicated and difficult to remember.
• B)The generic name can consistently be matched to the active ingredients.
• C)There might be multiple trade names for a drug.
• D)The generic name is always a shortened version of the chemical name.
• E)Chemical names often change.

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