What Occurs When a Patient Has a Reduced Responsiveness to One

question 79

Multiple Choice

What occurs when a patient has a reduced responsiveness to one drug and becomes resistant to other, similar drugs?

• A) Acquired tolerance
• B) Cross tolerance
• C) Physical dependence
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

NovoLog

A brand-name for insulin aspart, a fast-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.

Rapid-Acting Insulin

A type of insulin that starts to lower blood sugar within a few minutes after injection and has a short duration of action.

Humulin N

A brand of insulin used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Humulin R

A brand of insulin used to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.