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[Test Bank] – [Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety (3rd Edition)] by [M. Linda Workman & Linda LaCharity] | Complete [All Chapters 1–35] | Verified [2025–2026 NCLEX-Style Questions, Answers & Rationales]

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2. Which term describes the effect of a drug that improves body function?
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5. What is the term for a drug that has the same action as a naturally occurring bod
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