Match the Following Drug Resources with Their Definitions

question 3

Multiple Choice

Match the following drug resources with their definitions.
-A resource printed by the federal government every 5 years that is composed of two volumes: one for the prescriber and one for the layperson

• A)The United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF)
• B)The United States Pharmacopeia/Dispensing Information (USP/DI)
• C)Physician's Desk Reference
• D)Drug handbook
• E)Medication package insert

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Definitions:

Receptor

A molecular structure within or on the surface of a cell that binds to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.

Histamine

Substance released from mast cells that causes inflammation.

Allergic Reaction

An immune system response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to the body, such as pollen or certain foods.

Local Regulator

A substance (often a small protein or peptide) that acts near its site of secretion to regulate cellular or physiological activities.