Which of the following suffixes indicates that a drug is a steroid?

–pril
–olol
–alol
–olone

–olone

Rationale: The suffix –olone indicates that a drug is a steroid. The suffix –pril indicates ACE inhibitors. The suffix –olol indicates beta-blockers. The suffix –alol indicates combination alpha-beta blockers.

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The abbreviation CAM stands for:

A) Calcium and Magnesium. B) Chiropractic and Alternative Medicine. C) Complementary and Alternative Medicine. D) Chiropractic and Manipulation.

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________ All physicians are required to register with the DEA in order to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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