Science · General Principles of Pharmacology
Which of the following statements best defines a 'drug' in pharmacological terms?
- 1An essential dietary nutrient required for normal physiological growth
- 2A substance used to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure disease✓
- 3A pure chemical compound synthesized exclusively for laboratory assays
- 4Any exogenous chemical that induces psychological dependence
Correct answer
A substance used to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure disease
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