The nurse recognizes that drugs given by which route will be altered by the first-pass effect?

A. oral
B. sublingual
C. subcutaneous
D. Intravenous


Ans: A. oral

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a. Describe the importance of mutual respect in the first session, and make it a group norm. b. Exclude potential members whose behavior suggests they are likely to be disrespectful. c. Give members a brochure describing the purpose, norms, and expectations of group. d. Explain that mutual respect is expected, and confront those who aren't respectful.

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Qualitative researchers typically enter the field not knowing what is not known

A) True B) False

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One of the characteristics of children who have atrial septal defects is that these children:

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