Drug Misuse Typically Applies to the Inappropriate Use of Prescription

question 121

True/False

Drug misuse typically applies to the inappropriate use of prescription or nonprescription drugs.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process by which a fully informed patient can participate in choices about their health care.

Clinical Equipoise

A concept in medical research ethics that requires genuine uncertainty within the expert medical community about the comparative therapeutic merits of each arm in a clinical trial.

Randomized Clinical Trials

A research study in which participants are randomly assigned to groups to test the effectiveness of treatments or interventions.

Informed Consent

The process by which a patient voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical procedure, after understanding the risks, benefits, and alternatives.