A doctor prescribes a placebo for a patient who he feels is complaining of pain that is not there. This is an example of a violation of what principle of health care ethics?

A. Role fidelity
B. Veracity
C. Beneficence
D. Justice
E. Autonomy

Answer: B

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A. perfusion. B. respiration. C. aerobic metabolism. D. anaerobic metabolism.

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