Because the Bodies of Infants and Children Are Constantly Changing

question 11

Short Answer

Because the bodies of infants and children are constantly changing, special care must be taken to prevent __________________ and _________________ reactions.

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Definitions:

Opioids Overdosing

occurs when a person takes a toxic amount of opioids, leading to potentially life-threatening respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and death if not treated promptly.

Competitive Inhibitor

Drug used to treat overdoses and opioid addiction; an example is naloxone, which acts quickly to block opioid action by competing with the opioid for binding sites.

Synthetic THC

Synthetic THC is a chemically produced compound designed to mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.

Psychoactive Constituent

A chemical compound that crosses the blood-brain barrier and acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it affects brain function, resulting in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.