A Pharmacologist Has Invented a New Drug That Drastically Reduces

question 203

Multiple Choice

A pharmacologist has invented a new drug that drastically reduces depression. But the side effects of the drug are somewhat damaging to the patient's health. The pharmacologist is considering whether they can modify the drug to reduce the side effects. In which stage of problem solving is this pharmacologist?

• A)Understanding the problem
• B)Evaluating the results
• C)Generating solutions
• D)Testing solutions

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Definitions:

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