EXERCISES, LESSON 3
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that
best answers the question, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the
answer in the space provided at the end of the exercise.
After you have completed all of these exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at
the end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,
reread the material referenced with the solution.
1.
From the definitions below, select the definition of the term drug.
a.
A substance that is used to cure all diseases.
b.
A substance used to prevent, diagnose, or treat disease or to prevent
pregnancy.
c.
A substance that can only be purchased at a drugstore.
d.
A substance that occurs naturally and cannot cause any toxic reactions.
2.
From the definitions below, select the definition of the term toxicology.
a.
The science of chemicals.
b.
c.
The science of poisons.
d.
The science of dosage.
3.
Select the drug that is derived from an animal source.
a.
Belladonna.
b.
Heparin.
c.
Iron.
d.
Aspirin.
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