Dark skin has been selected for in some human populations because UV radiation can result in:

Robert Lewontin found that human “races” have no taxonomic significance. How did he demonstrate this?

Loss of body hair during human evolution may have resulted from the adaptation to sweating in hot climates.

Which patient factor is MOST likely to alter both PK and PD responses to medications?

A 14‑year‑old with severe eosinophilic asthma is being evaluated for initiation of a biologic medication. Which of the following is a key contraindication or precaution that must be assessed before starting therapy with a monoclonal antibody (e.g., mepolizumab, dupilumab)?

Beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin and amoxicillin work to treat bacterial infections by:

A more potent drug:

Patients receiving targeted biologic drugs for asthma can

Which adverse effect is commonly associated with inhaled corticosteroid use?

Dexamethasone is an oral corticosteroid that _________________.