Ch 1, Lesson 5: Therapeutic Equivalence | Overview, Criteria & Codes Flashcards
1
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What is therapeutic equivalence?
A
Two medicines that have the same clinical effect and safety profile are said to have therapeutic equivalence.
2
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What does “in vitro” mean?
A
When a test is done outside of the living environment.
3
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What does “in vivo” mean?
A
When a test is done on the entire living organism
