Case Studies
You want to understand the sources of drugs before you administer them. What are the four sources of drugs? Your patient has been prescribed Metamucil, digitalis, insulin, Bactrim, and iron. What are these drugs, and what are their sources? _________________________________________________
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Metamucil is a bulk-forming laxative of plant origin. Digitalis is a cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It is also of plant origin. Insulin is used in the treatment diabetes mellitus. It is of animal source. Bactrim is a synthetic drug to treat an infection. Iron is a mineral given as a supplement generally for a deficiency in the diet.