Which of the following terms describes the response of a patient who takes a drug and gets a severe "sunburn" when exposed to the sun?
a. tolerance
b. photosensitivity
c. anaphylaxis
d. interaction
b. When taking some antibiotics some individuals develop an exaggerated sunburn when exposed to the sun. Ciprofloxacin and doxycycline cause such photosensitivity.
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Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Which phrases are transcribed correctly?
1. We have given her instructions regarding an estrogen climbing protocol and will proceed accordingly. 2. Increased left ventricular outflow velocity is seen, most likely secondary to septal hypertrophy.
Which resource provides an in-depth look at compounding and step-by-step procedures?
A) The Merck Manual B) Drug Facts and Comparison C) Trissel's Stability of Compounded Formulations D) The Pharmacy Technician Series: Compounding
Which of the following GI disorders is characterized by a modified gut immune function?
A. Celiac disease B. Carcinoid tumor C. Achalasia D. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
When looking up vertiginous syndrome in the Index, the Main Term is:
A) syndrome. B) vertiginous. C) vestibular. D) disorder.