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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jun 22, 2018
What term is used to describe the process of a drug producing diminished effects upon repeated administrations?
 
  a) Toleranc
  b) Acute toxicity
  c) Chronic toxicity
  d) Therapeutic index

Question 2

Explain the concerns for benzodiazepine use among the elderly.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


k.lashomb

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

Many who abuse this drug are between 11 and 13 years old.


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