A patient's perception that a pill without active ingredients is having a pharmacologic effect is termed

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Placebo effect is the term used to report when a patient perceives a pharmacologic effect after administration of a medication without active ingredients.Tachyphylaxis is a rapid loss of drug sensitivity,akin to tolerance;the other choices are nonsensical answers.Compliance is the ability of a patient to adhere to the instructions of his or her physician.

A Patient's Perception That a Pill Without Active Ingredients Is