Calculate the following desired doses.Ordered:      Codeine 30 mg PO statOn hand:      Codeine gr i tabletsDesired dose:      __________

What will be an ideal response?


½ tablet

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a. Benzodiazepines are primarily used for skeletal muscle relaxation, preprocedure sedation, and anticonvulsant activity. b. Benzodiazepines have an onset of action of 1–5 minutes when given parenterally. c. Benzodiazepines act on the CNS by interacting with GABA receptor sites. d. Benzodiazepines are dangerous to the patient and should be used with extreme caution due to a narrow therapeutic index.

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Where can TRICARE sponsors find beneficiary services representatives and health care ?nders for assistance with health care needs and answers to questions about the program?

a. Military Health Services System b. TRICARE Service Centers c. Program Integrity Office d. TRICARE Management Activity

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When recording information about a patient’s medications, to what aspect should the dental auxiliary call particular attention?

a. the manufacturer of the medications c. the dosage of the medications d. the frequency of medication use

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A(n) ________ is a disease-causing agent such as a bacterium, virus, toxin, fungus, or protozoan. 

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

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