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audie

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A patient with end-stage cancer is prescribed morphine sulfate to reduce pain. For which effect is this medication prescribed?
 
  a. Supportive
  b. Restorative
  c. Substitutive
  d. Palliative

Question 2

Teratogenic drugs should be avoided in which patient population?
 
  a. Pregnant women
  b. Elderly
  c. Children
  d. Adolescents


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Sarahjh

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

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Morphine is prescribed for its palliative effectsto relieve pain, a symptom of cancer. Supportive effects support the integrity of body functions until other medications or treatments become effective. Restorative effects return the body to or maintain the body at optimal levels of health. Substitutive effects replace either body fluids or a chemical required by the body for improved functioning.

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Drugs that are known to cause developmental defects are termed teratogenic. These drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy because of the likelihood of adverse effects in the embryo or fetus.


audie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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