Any substance intended to be used to improve a physiologic or pathologic condition is known as a:
A. drug
B. dose
C. solution
D. compound
a
Rationale: A drug is the name given to any substance intended to improve a physiologic or pathologic condition. A solution is simply one form of a drug. A dose is the amount of a drug given, and a compound is a mixture of substances.
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An elderly woman designated a durable power of attorney while still competent. She is now in a coma and on a ventilator following surgery. The designee feels she is suffering and wishes to withdraw life support. Other family members disagree and wish to have life support continued. The other family members also indicate that the designee is beneficiary to half of the patient's estate and is
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