Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) In monophasic oral contraceptive drugs, 7 of the tablets in a 28-day pill pack contain an analgesic drug.
• B) Most physicians prescribe an oral contraceptive drug that contains as low a dose of estrogen as possible-35 mcg of estrogen in each tablet.
• C) The drug oxytocin (Pitocin) is used to stop premature labor.
• D) The risks of serious adverse effects while taking an oral contraceptive drug increase for patients who smoke or are older than 55 years of age.

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Definitions:

Income Tax Rate

The portion of an individual's or corporation's income that goes to taxes.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A technique for segmenting the cost of a material asset over its life in even annual segments.

After-Tax Discount Rate

The discount rate used in financial calculations that reflects the net cost of capital after accounting for the effects of taxes.

Discount Factor

A factor by which a future cash flow is multiplied to obtain its present value.