Why Is Drug Testing Done by Pharmaceutical Companies Not Always

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why is drug testing done by pharmaceutical companies not always appropriate for the older adult?

• A) The testing is not done long enough.
• B) The testing does not require adequate follow-up.
• C) The testing is not well regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
• D) The testing is usually conducted on healthy young persons.

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