Drugs are often given to patients before going into surgery, to dentalpatients with heart disease, or to healthy family members exposed tocontagious infections.a. What word would you use to describe this use of drugs?b. What is the purpose of this form of treatment?c. Explain some potential undesired effects of this form of therapy.d. Define probiotics and list some ways they are used.

Drugs are often given to patients before going into surgery, to dentalpatients with heart disease, or to healthy family members exposed tocontagious infections.a. What word would you use to describe this use of drugs?b. What is the purpose of this form of treatment?c. Explain some potential undesired effects of this form of therapy.d. Define probiotics and list some ways they are used.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Author:WOODROW

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