A Situation in Which a Harmful Effects Occurs as an Unintended

question 41

Multiple Choice

A situation in which a harmful effects occurs as an unintended side effect of a beneficial action, such as when medication intended to control a patient's pain has the unintended result of causing the patient's death is:

• A) physician-assisted suicide.
• B) passive euthanasia.
• C) active euthanasia.
• D) double effect.

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Definitions:

Fat Metabolism

The biochemical process involving the breakdown and synthesis of fats in the body for energy production and storage.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord that processes information and directs activity.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the length of the vertebral column, responsible for transmitting nerve signals to and from the brain to the rest of the body.

Cerebellum

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