Your cousin is started on medication after being diagnosed with epilepsy. Because he experiences seizures quite often, he starts with a very large dose of the anticonvulsant to elevate the levels of the drug in his blood as quickly as possible. This initial, large dose is known as a(n) ____.
a. loading dose
b. shock dose
c. therapeutic dose
d. overdose
a. loading dose
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A) not. B) outside. C) under. D) with.
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What is one benefit of having a credit card?
A) You can spend without limits. B) You won't pay interest charges. C) You may qualify for free rental cars or hotel rooms. D) You may receive purchase protection on products.
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The least serious heat-related problem that can be prevented by adequate fluid intake is
A) heat cramps. B) heat exhaustion. C) heatstroke. D) heat fatigue.
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Jejunum: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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