When a patient receives a chemotherapy drug that is known to be toxic to a particular organ, the patient is also given a drug to protect that organ from toxicity. This drug exerts a ________ effect to protect that organ
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Answer: cytoprotective
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All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior, EXCEPT
A. reinforcement. B. compulsion or craving. C. improved control. D. negative consequences.
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Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to ________ and destroy abnormal tissue
A) burn B) identify C) coagulate D) freeze
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Documentation of a controlled drug given PRN for pain requires all of the following EXCEPT
a. Note on narcotic record c. Note of effectiveness b. Note of trade name d. Note on patient record
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The correct spelling for the suffix that means knowledge is:
A) -gosis. B) -gnosis. C) -gnosos. D) -gnoses.
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