A drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition, as with epinephrine for severe allergic reaction, in which type of drug therapy? 

A. Supplemental
B. Empiric
C. Replacement
D. Acute
E. Palliative

D. Acute
In acute drug therapy, a drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition.

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A) change the subject. B) inform her of the vital signs. C) tell her they are normal. D) reassure her that she is fine.

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What will be an ideal response?

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