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Which of the following prescriptions requires a Drug Enforcement Administration number?

A.

Antibiotics

B.

Opioids

C.

Antimycotic

D.

Cathartics

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Antibiotics: Antibiotics are not controlled substances and do not require a DEA number for prescription.

 

B. Opioids: Opioids are controlled substances and require a DEA number for prescription due to their potential for abuse and dependence.

 

C. Antimycotic: Antimycotic drugs, used to treat fungal infections, are not controlled substances and do not require a DEA number.

 

D. Cathartics: Cathartics, used to induce bowel movements, are not controlled substances and do not require a DEA number.


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Bulimia: Bulimia nervosa is characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, using laxatives, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

B. Anorexia nervosa: Anorexia nervosa involves severe restriction of food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight but does not typically involve binge eating followed by purging.

C. Binge-eating disorder: Binge-eating disorder involves consuming large quantities of food without purging behaviors.

D. Elimination diet: An elimination diet is a method for identifying food intolerances or allergies and is not an eating disorder.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Ischemia: Ischemia refers to the lack of blood flow to tissues, which can lead to tissue damage or death, but it is not related to swelling due to fluid accumulation.

B. Edema: Edema is the correct term for tissue swelling caused by the accumulation of interstitial fluids, making this the correct choice.

C. Infarction: Infarction refers to tissue death due to a lack of blood supply, not to swelling caused by fluid accumulation.

D. Gangrene: Gangrene is the death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or severe infection, not related to fluid accumulation and swelling.