Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nursing student is reviewing the concept of a generic drug. Which statement is accurate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B. Once a drug's patent period ends, other companies can produce it under the generic name. This is because the trademark protection is no longer valid. Choice A is incorrect as brand names are different from generic names. Choice C is incorrect because the active ingredients are the same in generic and brand name drugs. Choice D is incorrect as generic drug names are not capitalized.