One Barrier to Use of the Web for Both Prescribing

question 5

Multiple Choice

One barrier to use of the Web for both prescribing and for patient teaching is:

• A) Lack of free public access to the Internet
• B) Age,with older adults rarely understanding how to use a computer
• C) Web pages and hyperlinks may change,be deleted,or be replaced
• D) Few sites with information about drugs are free

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Definitions:

Perilymph

A fluid located in the inner ear, found within the scala tympani and scala vestibuli of the cochlea.

Cerumen

Another term for earwax, a substance secreted in the ear canal that protects and cleans the ears.

Tinnitus

A condition characterized by hearing noises (such as ringing, buzzing, or humming) in the ears when no external sound is present.

Vertigo

A sensation of spinning or having one's surroundings spin around them, which is often caused by problems with the inner ear or brain.