Which of the following medications is required to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ?

A) antihistamine
B) corticosteroid
C) protease inhibitor
D) immunosuppressant


D) immunosuppressant
An immunosuppressant is used to prevent transplant rejection. An antihistamine is
used to block histamine released during an allergic reaction. A corticosteroid is used in
autoimmune diseases. A protease inhibitor is used to treat HIV.

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The combining form that means gray is ________.

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

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Look again at Question 14–43. What do you think Anita was suffering from? Given the circumstances in which the episode occurred, suggest a likely cause

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following increases the risk of alcoholism?

A. when most of your friends are heavy drinkers B. consumption of tobacco in any form C. drinking to intoxication before the age of 15 D. family history of drug use E. All of the answers are correct.

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