Wgu c467 pharmacology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Acute - ANSWER-Treatment of a patient with an acute, life-threatening illness Maintenance - ANSWER-Taken daily to control a chronic problem, such as hypertension or type 2 diabetes Supplemental - ANSWER-Supplements the body's endogenous or dietary supply of an essential substance, such as insulin or iron Palliative - ANSWER-Makes the patient more comfortable Supportive - ANSWER-Replaces substances (such as blood cells, fluids and electrolytes) lost by the body as a result of injury,...