Which route(s) of drug administration undergoes significant enterohepatic circulation?
a. oral
b. intravenous
c. intramuscular
d. subcutaneous
a. Many drugs are excreted in the bile. After the bile empties into the intestines, part of the drug may be reabsorbed back into the blood (circulation) and eventually return to the liver. This process reduces the elimination of drugs and prolongs their half-life and duration of action in the body.
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Which of the following correctly lists the organs and regions of the gastrointestinal tract in sequence after the stomach?
A) Duodenum, jejunum, ileum, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, rectum, anus B) Duodenum, ileum, jejunum, large intestine, anus, rectum C) Jejunum, duodenum, ileum, large intestine, anus, rectum D) Duodenum, jejunum, ileum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, rectum, anus
Site specificity is a characteristic clinical feature of which of the following conditions when it occurs intraorally?
a. Syphilis b. Candidiasis c. Histoplasmosis d. Intraoral tuberculosis e. Secondary herpes simplex infection
Which medication used to treat SVT can cause several seconds of asystole before the rhythm converts? ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A benefit of purchasing from a local vendor is that
A. the cost of supplies may be lower. B. specialty items are more readily available. C. more personal assistance is offered. D. a savings of 50% may occur.