Answer to Question 1
D
D. Toxic effects may be lethal, depending on the medication's action. For example, morphine acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain by producing a combination of depressing and stimulating effects. Toxic levels of morphine cause severe respiratory depression and can lead to death if unrecognized or not treated.
A. Skin rash is an allergic reaction of small, raised vesicles that are usually reddened, often distributed over the entire body.
B and C. The most commonly reported side effects are anorexia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, abdominal gas, constipation, and diarrhea. Any side effect should be reported to a physician and pharmacist to ensure that they are not incorrectly interpreted as a more serious adverse medication reaction.
Answer to Question 2
C
C. Clear fluid containing water and alcohol; designed for oral use; usually has sweetener added
A. Medication dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution
B. Concentrated medication form made by removing the active portion of medication from its other components
D. Liquid preparation that may be used orally, parenterally, or externally; can also be instilled into body organ or cavity (e.g., bladder irrigation); must be sterile for parenteral use
Experimental evidence of the effect of allelochemicals on plant production.
Assessment of Skin Turgor
Inhalation medication administration. Photograph of a young girl using a metered-dose inhaler.
NCC MERP Index for Categorizing Medication Errors
Withdrawing Medication from an Ampule
Effect of Atmospheric Stability