A Key Characteristic of a Drug, as Defined in the Text

question 105

Multiple Choice

A key characteristic of a drug, as defined in the text, is that it

• A) must be an endogenous chemical.
• B) can include essential nutrients.
• C) is effective only at high doses.
• D) can be abused or misused by humans.
• E) is an exogenous chemical.

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnosis

The nurse’s clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual and potential health problems or life processes to provide the basis for selecting nursing interventions to achieve outcomes for which the nurse is accountable

Acute Care Unit

A hospital department designed to provide short-term treatment for severe or urgent medical conditions.

Stress

The body's response to perceived threats or challenges, which can be physical, mental, or emotional in nature.

Stressful Life Events

Situations or occurrences that significantly disturb an individual's daily routine, causing notable amounts of stress or change.