Which of the Following Is NOT a Criticism of Drug

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of drug therapy?

• A) The side effects may be worse than the illnesses they are supposed to cure.
• B) The therapy is typically expensive.
• C) Drugs temporarily relieve symptoms without addressing the real problem.
• D) Many drugs are overprescribed, and many patients are overmedicated.

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by an EEG that represent a state of wakeful relaxation.

Motor Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary motor functions.

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for autonomic functions necessary for survival.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region in the brain responsible for controlling circadian rhythms through the regulation of sleep-wake cycles and hormonal activities.