Which of the following antacids is systemically absorbed in the body?
a. calcium carbonate
b. aluminum hydroxide
c. sodium bicarbonate
d. magnesium hydroxide
c. Sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer) is a systemic antacid that combines with acid in the stomach to raise the pH, rapidly producing relief.
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What value is represented by the exponential number 5.5 × 104?
A) 0.0055 B) 5.5 C) 5500 D) 55,000
________ The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 stipulates the actual control of drugs. This law was enacted to ensure the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics that are sold within U.S. borders
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following are steps to providing first aid to a person with a fracture EXCEPT ________.
A. identifying the patient and introducing yourself B. wrapping a bone that has broken through the skin with gauze and applying pressure C. assessing circulation proximal to the wound D. obtaining vital signs
What should the clerk do next?
Action One : While the nurse sets up the AED, Cathy should continue CPR, stopping only when the AED tells her to. Action Two: While the nurse sets up the AED, Cathy should continue CPR, doing a pulse check before applying the AED.