From the following list, select the items which are associated with the development of drugs

a. flowers
b. water
c. glass
d. plants
e. genes


a,d, e. Until the end of the 19th century, medicines were natural organic or inorganic products. Morphine is obtained from the poppy plant and digitalis for heart conditions is obtained from the foxglove plant. Insulin is developed from gene technology.

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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about procedures for criminal investigation?

A. As long as a log is kept, anyone can enter the perimeter scene. B. The staging area should be within the perimeters of the scene. C. A log should be kept of all authorized persons who enter and leave incident perimeter. D. Evidence should be marked after the examination, documentation, and collection has occurred.

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Which of the following is not a purpose of a quality assurance program?

A) to ensure positive test results B) to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of health care C) to ensure accuracy in testing procedures D) to ensure validity in testing procedures

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Self-sheathing needles, retractable needles, and self-blunting needles are examples of ________ devices.

What will be an ideal response?

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What is a severe decrease or total absence of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes called?

a. Erythrocytopenia b. Leukocytopenia c. Lymphopenia d. Pancytopenia

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