A statement, usually in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, condition, or other factor that is the reason for the encounter is called the:

A. chief complaint.
B. primary diagnosis.
C. principal diagnosis.
D. reason for complaint.

Answer: chief complaint.

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Drug legislation passed in the United States in 1906 to protect the public from adulterated or mislabeled drugs was the:

a. Harrison Narcotic Act. b. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. c. Pure Food and Drug Act. d. Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.

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The name that the manufacturer uses for a drug in all countries is the ____________________ name

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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