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Factoids: Did you know?

Factoids: Did you know?

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The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of

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troubledouble   344   18 Replies

Asfian

Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents

Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents

DISCUSS MILLIEQUIVALENTS AND INTERNATIONAL UNITS.

EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 12-HOURS AND 24-HOUR CLOCKS.

RECOGNIZE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT TEMPERATURE SCALES.

DETERMINE THE EQUIVALEN

annacole   11   1 Reply

bio_man

Caculate the quanitity to dispense for the following. amitriptillyne 250mg tabletstake to po bid x 3

Caculate the quanitity to dispense for the following. amitriptillyne 250mg tabletstake to po bid x 3

caculate the quanitity to dispense for the following: amitriptyline250 mg tablets take 2 po bid x30 days

michelle valent   18   1 Reply

bolbol

A two year old needs amoxicillin. the normal adult dose is 250 mg. using Youns rule what is the appr

A two year old needs amoxicillin. the normal adult dose is 250 mg. using Youns rule what is the appr

a two year old needs amoxicillin.the normal adult dose is 250 mg. using Youngs rule what is the appropriate dose?

michelle valent   21   1 Reply

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bolbol

What is equal to the total dose divided by the product of the dose and frequency?

What is equal to the total dose divided by the product of the dose and frequency?

what is equal to the total dose divided by the product of the dose and frequency?

michelle valent   22   2 Replies

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bolbol

How many 1 tablespoon doses are in a 5 oz. bottle of delsym containing 30mg dextromethorphan?

How many 1 tablespoon doses are in a 5 oz. bottle of delsym containing 30mg dextromethorphan?

how many 1 tablespoon doses are in a 5 oz. bottle of delsym containing 30mg dextromethorphan Hbr?

michelle valent   17   1 Reply

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bio_man

100ml of active ingredient is mixed with distilled water to total 3L. what is the final concentratio

100ml of active ingredient is mixed with distilled water to total 3L. what is the final concentratio

100 ml of active ingredient is mixed with distilled water to total 3L. what is the final concentration(v/v)?

michelle valent   17   1 Reply

bio_man

500mg of medication in 1L is administered over 10 hours. how much drug will be admiistered per hour?

500mg of medication in 1L is administered over 10 hours. how much drug will be admiistered per hour?

500mg of medication in 1L over 10 hours. how much drug will be administered per hour?

michelle valent   17   1 Reply

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bolbol

500mg of active ingredient is mixed with 30gm of ointment base.what is the final cocentation (w/w)?

500mg of active ingredient is mixed with 30gm of ointment base.what is the final cocentation (w/w)?

 

michelle valent   15   1 Reply

bio_man

500mg of active ingredient is mixed with 30gm of ointment base.what is the final cocentation (w/w)?

500mg of active ingredient is mixed with 30gm of ointment base.what is the final cocentation (w/w)?

500mg of active ingredient is mixed with 30gm of ointment base. what is the final concentation (w/w)?

michelle valent   12   1 Reply

bio_man

_________ is equal to the total dose divided by the product ofthe dose and dose frequency?

_________ is equal to the total dose divided by the product ofthe dose and dose frequency?

_________ is equal to the total dose divided by the product of the dose and dose frequency?

michelle valent   12   1 Reply

bio_man

Smoking tobacco during breastfeeding in infants may cause:

Smoking tobacco during breastfeeding in infants may cause:

Smoking tobacco during breastfeeding in infants may cause:
A) Restlessness
B) Polyuria
C) Hypotension
D) Bradycardia

skawa1991   40   1 Reply

jakannm

Which of the following opiates is safest when used while nursing a baby?

Which of the following opiates is safest when used while nursing a baby?

Which of the following opiates is safest when used while nursing a baby?
A) Heroin
B) Morphine
C) Methadone
D) All of the above

loweba1   37   1 Reply

mtv12

Which of the following vaccines is NOT embryotoxic during pregnancy?

Which of the following vaccines is NOT embryotoxic during pregnancy?

Which of the following vaccines is NOT embryotoxic during pregnancy?
A) Hepatitis B
B) Tetanus
C) Influenza
D) Smallpox

Barbmat   32   1 Reply

Tifany

Effects of cocaine on infants through breastfeeding include:

Effects of cocaine on infants through breastfeeding include:

Effects of cocaine on infants through breastfeeding include:
A) hypotension
B) hypokalemia
C) bradycardia
D) hypertonia

jbrisell   33   1 Reply

samanthajones10

When an alcoholic beverage is consumed, a mother should avoid breastfeeding for how long?

When an alcoholic beverage is consumed, a mother should avoid breastfeeding for how long?

When an alcoholic beverage is consumed, a mother should avoid breastfeeding for how long?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 2 hours

Jaylonwhite97   26   1 Reply

notreal

The adverse effects of sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) during breast feeding may cause:

The adverse effects of sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) during breast feeding may cause:

The adverse effects of sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) during breast feeding may cause:
A) bloody diarrhea
B) cyanosis
C) bradycardia
D) hypotension

Talisha   524   1 Reply

ninim2998

Phenylketonuria may be controlled by:

Phenylketonuria may be controlled by:

Phenylketonuria may be controlled by:
A) antibiotics
B) diet
C) folic acid
D) immunoglobulin

n2cute   24   1 Reply

tehreem 968

Which of the following birth defects was linked to the use of thalidomide by pregnant women?

Which of the following birth defects was linked to the use of thalidomide by pregnant women?

Which of the following birth defects was linked to the use of thalidomide by pregnant women?
A) Spina bifida
B) Ventricular septal defect
C) Fetal limb deformities
D) All of the above

jayjayhussle310   27   1 Reply

tigerdq

The best prevention of toxic states on the fetus is achieved through:

The best prevention of toxic states on the fetus is achieved through:

The best prevention of toxic states on the fetus is achieved through:
A) immunization
B) good diet
C) public education
D) A and B

sunnywwang   25   1 Reply

fnce445

The study of structural birth defects is called:

The study of structural birth defects is called:

The study of structural birth defects is called:
A) teratology
B) toxicology
C) teratogenicity
D) none of the above

AkuAku   18   1 Reply

hoajlmtsdlagfan

Which of the following FDA pregnancy drug categories is NOT indicated for use in pregnancy?

Which of the following FDA pregnancy drug categories is NOT indicated for use in pregnancy?

Which of the following FDA pregnancy drug categories is NOT indicated for use in pregnancy?
A) Category B
B) Category D
C) Category X
D) Category Z

honey lemon   13   1 Reply

amtw222

Which of the following may be increased during normal pregnancy?

Which of the following may be increased during normal pregnancy?

Which of the following may be increased during normal pregnancy?
A) Plasma volume
B) Regional blood flow
C) Cardiac output
D) All of the above

darla   16   1 Reply

MihailSus

Inhaled drugs may be absorbed more readily in pregnant women because of increased pulmonary vasodilation and:

Inhaled drugs may be absorbed more readily in pregnant women because of increased pulmonary vasodilation and:

Inhaled drugs may be absorbed more readily in pregnant women because of increased pulmonary vasodilation and:
A) expiratory reserve volume
B) total lung capacity
C) inspiratory reserve volume
D) tidal volume

Brad_was   13   1 Reply

muchkinnn

Which of the following substances slows the transit time for food and drugs in the GI tract in pregnant women?

Which of the following substances slows the transit time for food and drugs in the GI tract in pregnant women?

Which of the following substances slows the transit time for food and drugs in the GI tract in pregnant women?
A) Insulin
B) Progesterone
C) Glucagon
D) None of the above

dominicklacasse   16   1 Reply

JennMMiller22

Which of the following substances is NOT likely to cross a placenta?

Which of the following substances is NOT likely to cross a placenta?

Which of the following substances is NOT likely to cross a placenta?
A) An ionized or water-soluble substance
B) Tetracycline
C) Nicotine
D) Alcohol

Lola617   15   1 Reply

Tomeau

Drug therapy should be continued in which of the following disorders before pregnancy or lactation?

Drug therapy should be continued in which of the following disorders before pregnancy or lactation?

Drug therapy should be continued in which of the following disorders before pregnancy or lactation?
A) Psychiatric
B) Kidney stones
C) Hypertension
D) A and C

sophiegiu   16   1 Reply

jakannm

During a female's life span, how many oocytes undergo ovulation?

During a female's life span, how many oocytes undergo ovulation?

During a female's life span, how many oocytes undergo ovulation?
A) 30
B) 150
C) 266
D) 400

ellehaine24   17   1 Reply

jakannm

In the postnatal stage, toxic agents may cause:

In the postnatal stage, toxic agents may cause:

In the postnatal stage, toxic agents may cause:
A) spontaneous abortion
B) cerebral palsy
C) damage to sperm or egg cells
D) chromosomal defects

thall031   17   1 Reply

Guest

Which of the following is widely known to damage fetuses?

Which of the following is widely known to damage fetuses?

Which of the following is widely known to damage fetuses?
A) Folic acid
B) Coffee
C) Alcohol
D) Ascorbic acid

CaptainTrout   14   1 Reply

nmstarf4

Drugs used during pregnancy have the potential to cause which of the following?

Drugs used during pregnancy have the potential to cause which of the following?

Drugs used during pregnancy have the potential to cause which of the following?
A) Restricted growth
B) Fetal malformation
C) Functional defects
D) All of the above

sunnywwang   16   1 Reply

Morg1977

Compared with other times during life, during pregnancy, the gastrointestinal motility and ...

Compared with other times during life, during pregnancy, the gastrointestinal motility and ...

Compared with other times during life, during pregnancy, the gastrointestinal motility and distribution to plasma proteins is:
A) increased
B) unchanged
C) decreased
D) reversed

Jaylonwhite97   15   1 Reply

dclizzle

During pregnancy, which of the following is (are) more complicated?

During pregnancy, which of the following is (are) more complicated?

During pregnancy, which of the following is (are) more complicated?
A) Metabolism and kinetics of drugs
B) Weight gain
C) Host defenses
D) Sperm function

gerti   17   1 Reply

ninim2998

Because fetal tissues are more vulnerable, which of the following may be increased?

Because fetal tissues are more vulnerable, which of the following may be increased?

Because fetal tissues are more vulnerable, which of the following may be increased?
A) Growth
B) Carcinogenic effects of certain agents
C) Maturation
D) None of the above

helpmepls   16   1 Reply

tiffanyswh

Instead of being the actual administered compounds, teratogens may be:

Instead of being the actual administered compounds, teratogens may be:

Instead of being the actual administered compounds, teratogens may be:
A) Malformations
B) Genetic disorders
C) Metabolites
D) Exposures

AutoPenalti   18   1 Reply

jiangyang

Which of the following is a pregnancy Category D drug?

Which of the following is a pregnancy Category D drug?

Which of the following is a pregnancy Category D drug?
A) Insulin
B) Penicillin
C) Nicotine
D) Co-trimoxazole

Fattbatts   14   1 Reply

jiangyang

Which of the following is a pregnancy Category X drug?

Which of the following is a pregnancy Category X drug?

Which of the following is a pregnancy Category X drug?
A) Folic acid
B) Acetaminophen
C) Clarithromycin
D) Isotretinoin

Shyshy   18   1 Reply

Guest

Blood flow through the mother's kidneys increases between 40% and 50% by which trimester?

Blood flow through the mother's kidneys increases between 40% and 50% by which trimester?

Blood flow through the mother's kidneys increases between 40% and 50% by which trimester?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) None of the above

Laura0624   15   1 Reply

ZanLau

During organogenesis, which of the following can develop as a result of toxicity?

During organogenesis, which of the following can develop as a result of toxicity?

During organogenesis, which of the following can develop as a result of toxicity?
A) Sterility
B) Impotence
C) Autism
D) Withdrawal symptoms

SydTay   17   1 Reply

Calyboo

The first stage of reproduction is:

The first stage of reproduction is:

The first stage of reproduction is:
A) implantation
B) germ cell formation
C) coitus
D) organogenesis

yaciel143@yahoo   17   1 Reply

amanda42898