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shofmannx20

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with chronic back pain informs the nurse he has been receiving therapeutic touch in addition to his medications. This type of therapy is best classified as
 
  1. pharmacotherapy.
  2. drug-absence therapy.
  3. complementary therapy.
  4. biologic therapy.

Question 2

The application of drugs for the purpose of disease prevention and treatment of suffering is known as
 
  1. biologics.
  2. pharmacotherapeutic s.
  3. alternative therapies.
  4. therapeutics.


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TheNamesImani

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The patient is using a non-conventional type of treatment (therapeutic touch) that is classified as complimentary to his conventional pharmacotherapy. Biologic therapy involves the use of naturally produced substances by microorganisms or within the body. The patient is using medications as well as an alternative therapy which is why complementary therapy is the best choice.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Pharmacotherapeutic s is the application of drugs for the purpose of disease prevention and the treatment of suffering.


shofmannx20

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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