A patient has developed a tolerance to many drugs. The medical definition of the term tolerance is
A. an increase in the duration of the drug's effect
B. becoming accustomed to a stimulus or drug
C. accepting the effects of the drug
D. prolonged excretion time of the drug
E. an inability to metabolize the drug
Answer: B
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A. The medication is being given to increase sedation in preparation for brain surgery. B. The client is at increased risk for liver dysfunction due to this medication. C. The client may experience hypertension while on this medication. D. The medication is being given to decrease swelling in the brain caused by the tumor.
The recommended daily intake of fiber for women is ____________ grams.
A. 18 B. 25 C. 38 D. 45
Movement including contracting and relaxing is performed by ________ tissue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What substance lubricates and protects joints?
A) Adipose tissue B) Cartilage C) Blood D) Synovial fluid