Which of the Following Is a Medication Currently Approved by the FDA

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a medication currently approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of obesity?

• A) Amphetamine
• B) Phentermine
• C) Fenfluramine
• D) Sibutramine

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Definitions:

Diseconomies of Scope

A situation in which a single firm producing multiple products has higher costs than if each product were produced by a separate firm.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, which often leads to a reduction in average cost per unit as scale is increased.

Economies of Scope

Cost advantages that a business experiences by expanding the variety of products or services it offers, leveraging shared operations or resources.

Learning Curve

The graphical representation of how an increase in learning comes from greater experience, leading to reduced costs over time.