The term used to describe a decreased response to repeated administration of a drug is

a. drug dependence.
b. drug interaction.
c. tachyphylaxis.
d. tolerance.


d. Tolerance is defined as the need for increasing amounts of drug to obtain the same therapeutic effect.

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Thick liquids, such as ______________________, are on the borderline between liquids and solids and are considered viscous

a. alcohol-based liquids b. molasses, asphalt, and wax c. petroleum hydrocarbons d. creosote and kerosene

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In Table 0SR—What is the Root Operation?

a. Repair b. Revision c. Excision d. Replacement

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The Health Care Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), commonly pronounced "____________________," is sometimes required by CMS and Medicaid carriers for the reporting of dental procedures

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The dental mirror is a small mirror attached to a long handle and used to visualize the ________.

A. eardrum B. rectum C. larynx D. nose

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