Which of the following drugs is an antitussive?

a. acetaminophen
b. aspirin
c. codeine
d. fexofenadine


c. Centrally acting antitussives consist of opioids including codeine, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone, and dextromethorphan. These drugs are available in various liquid cough preparations that also include other agents.

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You observe a coworker telling a terminal cancer patient and her family, "Everything will be okay." Making false reassurances is considered:

A) ambiguous and uncertain. B) naive and uncompassionate. C) caring and supportive. D) professional and discreet.

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If a business owner refuses inspection, a(n) ____ may have to be obtained from the local magistrate.

A. subpoena B. deposition C. criminal warrant D. administrative warrant

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Pyelonephritis is urinary tract infection that remains in the bladder.  2. The patient with chronic kidney (renal) failure may be asymptomatic until the kidneys have lost about 90% of their function. 

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The least used measuring parameter for dosage calculations is

A) weight B) volume C) length D) concentration

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