Jacinta is a frail 92-year-old with a history of ulcers from the NSAIDs she takes for arthritis. Her doctor prescribes synthetic prostaglandin that inhibits gastric acid secretion and protects the mucosa from the irritant effect of certain drugs. What is this drug most likely to be?
A) misoprostol
B) lansoprazole
C) ketoconazole
D) cimetidine
A
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Which of the following offers a precise reading of specific gravity of urine?
A. A digital inclinometer B. A peak flow meter C. A refractometer D. A glucometer
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Build a medical term that means "bad feeling or sensation."
A. Neuralgia B. Encephalalgia C. Paresis D. Cephalodynia E. Dysesthesia
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Studies show that music has more than a psychological effect; it also has measurable physical effects on the body.?
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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