NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
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synthetic
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uniform
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poisonous
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spontaneous
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Detailed explanation-1: -A drug can be defined as a natural or synthetic substance that is used to produce physiological or psychological effects in humans or other higher order animals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common examples of synthetic drugs include most all prescription drugs, crack-cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy), and methamphetamine. Organic drugs are natural substances extracted from plants and animals. Examples of them include marijuana, heroin, opium, cocaine and hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Detailed explanation-3: -Long term health impacts such as liver, kidney and heart problems or cancer (depending on the type of drug used and how frequently it was used) Dental health problems (cavities and gum disease) Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Dependence.
Detailed explanation-4: -A natural product is a chemical entity, formed by a naturally occurring living organism with pharmacological properties, which may contribute to vital drug discovery and design.