The Relationship of Biological Rhythms to Variations in the Body's

question 2

Multiple Choice

The relationship of biological rhythms to variations in the body's response to drugs is known as chronopharmacology.When caring for an older person with asthma, what information would help guide the nurse in planning the time to administer medication to the patient?

• A)The asthma is most distressing before bedtime.
• B)The asthma is most distressing at midday.
• C)The asthma is most distressing between 0400 and 0500 hours.
• D)The asthma is most distressing after performing activities of daily living.

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Cuticle

A protective and waxy or hard layer covering the epidermis of plants, invertebrates, or other organisms.

Mesophyll

The inner tissue of a leaf, containing many chloroplasts where photosynthesis occurs.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water, generating oxygen as a byproduct.

Carbon Dioxide

This gas, which has no color and no smell, is generated when carbon and organic substances burn and through the act of respiration. It is a natural component of the air and is utilized by plants for photosynthesis.