Which of the Following Provides the Best Definition of a Drug

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best definition of a drug? It is a chemical substance that

• A)is a pain-reliever.
• B)can be used to treat an illness.
• C)can be used to improve one's state of health or well-being.
• D)affects the functioning of living things.

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Definitions:

Betty Neuman's Theory

A nursing theory focused on individuals' response to stressors, emphasizing prevention as intervention.

Line of Defences

Refers to a model in healthcare and biology, indicating mechanisms that prevent infection or disease, typically broken down into primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

Physiological Adaptation

Physiological adaptation refers to the biological adjustments organisms make to cope with changes in their environment or internal conditions, ensuring survival and maintaining function.

Metaparadigm of Nursing

A conceptual framework that outlines the fundamental elements of nursing practice: person, environment, health, and nursing.