The capacity of a drug dose to have a gradually diminished effect on the user as it is taken repeatedly is known as
A. drug interaction
B. drug dependence
C. drug tolerance
D. the placebo effect
C. drug tolerance
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What is the purpose of the accessory organs with gastrointestinal system function?
A) To secrete liquids that helps the food to be tasted as a person eats B) To aid in and to produce substances that aid in the digestive process C) To cushion and protect the digestive organs D) To decrease the secretion of acids in the digestive organs
Brian, a 4-year-old boy, is demonstrating the Gower's sign, and his mother is wondering why her child is making this movement. The child is doing this because:
1. The weakness of his arms requires his legs to do more work. 2. The weakness in his hips and thighs requires help from his arms to stand. 3. Weakening trunk and back muscles require the legs and arms to help keep an upright position. 4. Weakening of the trunk requires this movement to help breath.
A patient with depression taking paroxetine (Paxil) 10mg PO daily for the past month reports restlessness and abdominal pain. Which factor should the nurse consider during the assessment?
1. The patient has been taking medication with grapefruit juice at breakfast. 2. The patient is experiencing severe side effects and will be taken off the medication. 3. The patient is taking too much of the drug and is experiencing unexpected side effects. 4. The patient expresses that she is nervous that the side effects will increase with continued use.
What additional information should be included in your discharge teaching?
What will be an ideal response?