Physical adaptation of the body to a medication with resultant withdrawal symptoms following its abrupt discontinuation is ________.

a.  tolerance
b.  dependence
c.  placebo effect
d.  paradoxical response


b.  dependence

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The natural and synthetic derivatives that have a long history of medical use as pain relievers and treatment for diarrhea and dehydration are known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A physician orders 450 mg Zithromax to be administered intravenously. In stock is a vial of powdered Zithromax that has the following statement on the side of the vial: "Constitute to 100 mg/mL with 4.8 mL of Sterile Water for Injection." Determine the number of milliliters that should be given.

What will be an ideal response?

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Living in unsafe housing is considered an environmental stressor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Viscera:

a. vis b. cer c. a

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