Drugs are often given to surgical patients, to dental patients with heart disease, or to healthy family members exposed to contagious 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. Defi ne probiotics and give some ways they are used.

Drugs are often given to surgical patients, to dental patients with heart disease, or to healthy family members exposed to contagious 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. Defi ne probiotics and give some ways they are used.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter25: Cardiovascular Drugs

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