Clinicians Monitor the Levels of Certain Drugs for Different Reasons

question 14

Multiple Choice

Clinicians monitor the levels of certain drugs for different reasons.Which would not be an indication to monitor the level of a drug?

• A)The drug is often taken in overdose.
• B)The drug's effects are dangerous when the patient is noncompliant.
• C)The drug has a high therapeutic window.
• D)The drug's concentrations are not predictable from dosing parameters.

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Definitions:

Free Association

a psychoanalytic technique in which a patient speaks freely about whatever thoughts or images come to mind, allowing for the exploration of the unconscious.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique and theory developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to explore the unconscious mind to resolve psychological conflicts and issues.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way opposite to their actual feelings.

Behavioral Consistency

The tendency for people to behave in the same way in different situations, reflecting the stable traits or dispositions of their personality.