Which of the following types of bases is used in the ointment called Aquaphor®?

Water miscible base
Absorption base
Oleaginous base
Oil-water emulsion base


Absorption base

Rationale: Aquaphor® is an ointment that uses an absorption base. An absorption base is one that takes up water to form a water-in-oil emulsion.

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A) "They often are called false contractions and do not require hospital evaluation." B) "They are often irregular and painless and should be evaluated in the hospital." C) "They are painless, but are capable of delivering the baby very quickly." D) "They can be differentiated from labor contractions by the presence of vaginal discharge."

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The highest law in our country is:

A. the Bill of Rights B. the U.S. Constitution C. the doctrine of respondeat superior D. a Supreme Court decision E. an executive order

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What does the prefix infra- mean?

Back Within Around Below

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