Asked by Gagandeep Dhaliwal on Apr 25, 2024
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Marijuana has been found effective for treating all of the following except __________
A) glaucoma.
B) nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
C) weight loss in some AIDS patients.
D) cataracts in the elderly.
Marijuana
A psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medical or recreational purposes, known to affect mood, perception, and cognition.
Glaucoma
A group of eye conditions that can cause damage to the optic nerve, often due to high eye pressure, and can lead to vision loss if not treated.
Chemotherapy
A type of cancer treatment using one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized regimen to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.
- Understand the clinical and therapeutic benefits of certain psychoactive drugs.
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Octavio LimpiasApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
While marijuana has been found to be effective for treating glaucoma, nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, and weight loss in some AIDS patients, it has not been found to be effective for treating cataracts in the elderly. In fact, there is currently no known cure for cataracts other than surgery.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the clinical and therapeutic benefits of certain psychoactive drugs.