Unknown mechanisms of action of an adverse effect of a drug are referred to as:
A) overdose
B) idiosyncratic
C) prophylaxis
D) polymorphism
B) idiosyncratic
Unknown mechanisms of action of an adverse effect of a drug are referred to as idiosyncratic. These responses are unpredictable reactions to a drug, and occur rarely.
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A) Job analysis identifies the personal qualifications necessary to perform the job. B) Job analysis is a systematic method of gathering information. C) Job analysis focuses on work behaviors, tasks, and outcomes. D) All of the above
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a. Constriction of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the muscles of the arms and legs. b. Dilation of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the muscles of the arms and legs. c. Constriction of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the brain. d. Dilation of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the brain.
An HIV test result that means the antibody was neither positive nor negative is known as:
a. unknown. b. an aberration. c. inconclusive. d. considered to be positive.
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A. Choking B. Coronary heart disease C. Cirrhosis D. AIDS