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exam lesson name: introduction to biotechnology
exam number 700/35rr
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1. which phase of a clinical trial is the first phase to study a pharmaceutical product used by people who have the medical condition being studied?

a. phase 1
b. phase 2
c. phase 4
d. phase 3
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Explanation:

Clinical trial phases: Phase 1 tests on healthy volunteers. Phase 2 is the first phase to study the pharmaceutical product in people with the target medical condition, to assess efficacy and side - effects in a small group of patients. Phase 3 involves larger patient groups, and Phase 4 is post - marketing surveillance. So the first phase with patients having the condition is Phase 2.

Answer:

B. Phase 2