Define potentiation.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Potentiation is when one drug increases the effect of the other such as when alcohol is given with sedatives. The sedatives have a much greater effect.
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a. Harrison-Grier Act b. Hewlett-Packard Act c. Hill-Burton Act d. Hobbs-Stoops Act
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1. Administration of digoxin for heart failure 2. Mechanical ventilation 3. Fluid restriction 4. Regular diet
The categories of work-related hazards are biological, chemical, enviromechanical, physical, and psychosocial hazards. Biological and infectious hazards
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