Which of the following affects drug distribution throughout the body?
A) Presence of food in the gastrointestinal tract
B) Increase in hepatic enzymes
C) Protein binding
D) High blood levels
Question 2
A hospital patient who is being treated for a urinary tract infection has developed a fever. The nurse has responded by administering a dose of acetaminophen. In what way does acetaminophen contribute to a reduction in fever?
A) Acetaminophen inhibits the thermoregulatory function of the hypothalamus.
B) Acetaminophen increases the production and release of interferons.
C) Acetaminophen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.
D) Acetaminophen causes the lysis of fever-producing cells.
How alcohol affects you body
A severe food shortage occurred in the Netherlands during the “Hunger Winter” of 1944–1945.
The mask covers both the mouth and nose to prevent exposure to body fluids and airborne droplets.
Examples of Body Regions and Their Location
Example of “drug facts” labeling on the box of an OTC drug.
Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat Storage in the Body