Caroline Asks You to Explain the Difference Between Generic and Trade

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Multiple Choice

Caroline asks you to explain the difference between generic and trade names for drugs.What should you tell her?

• A)The first letter of a generic name is never capitalized,whereas the trade name is always capitalized.
• B)The trade name is assigned by the USAN Council.
• C)The generic name is assigned by the FDA.
• D)The generic name is "owned" by the manufacturer.

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