Some drugs mainly affect the area where they enter or are applied to the body, for example, eye drops and sunburn creams. This is an example of the ________ effects of drugs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
local
Local drugs are given for their local effects and mainly affect the area where they enter or are applied to the body, such as sunburn creams or eyedrops.
You might also like to view...
During an examination of a patient's abdomen, the nurse notes that the abdomen is rounded and firm to the touch. During percussion, the nurse notes a drumlike quality of the sounds across the quadrants. This type of sound indicates:
a. Constipation. b. Air-filled areas. c. Presence of a tumor. d. Presence of dense organs.
A faculty member explains to a nursing student that the best way to prevent hemorrhage from injuries in a neonate is which of the following?
A. Administer vitamin K1 phytonadione (AquaMEPHYTON). B. Handle the infant carefully while wearing soft gloves. C. Keep the infant swaddled in several layers of blankets. D. Teach the parents how to trim the baby's fingernails.
Most prescriptions, with the exception of controlled substances, are valid for ________.
a. 6 months or 5 refills b. A 3-month supply because of lower insurance co-pays c. 12 months from the date written d. 12 months from the date filled
Which of the following sensory changes are normal with aging?
a. Impaired night vision b. Difficulty hearing low pitch c. Increase in taste discrimination d. Heightened sense of smell