A physiological need for a substance, the absence of which leads to withdrawal is called: (L3 DLO 1)

In this stage of HIV infection the CD4 T-cell count is below 200:   

In the Health Pyramid the pharmacy staff forms a bridge between:  

Examples of stimulants that might be abused are   

Using the scenario above, what other suggestions can you give Mr Jacobs relating to his general well-being as an elderly sick patient with hypertension and diabetes? Specify why you give these suggestions (1 mark per suggestion and 1 mark for a relevant reason for that suggestion)  

Complications of STIs could include:                                                 

You have to start ARV medication when you are in Stages 3 and 4 of HIV infection. 

Mr. Adam Jacobs, diabetic, 65 years old, comes to the pharmacy with the following symptoms: headache, fever, runny nose and mild body aches.He is also taking medication for hypertension. Mr Jacobs wants information about relieving his symptoms. What information and suggestions for treatment are you permitted to give Mr Jacobs within your scope of practise regarding his current condition?

_______________ is the excessive use or misuse of chemical substances/drugs used for pleasure rather than for medical reasons. [BLANK-1]

The results of non-adherence to the correct use of medication are: (L1 DLO 4.3)a.           Antimicrobial resistanceb.           Poor healingc.         Increased costd.           Aggravation of disease symptomse.           Increase in hospital admissions