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) overdose
B) loading dose
C) shock dose
D) therapeutic dose
B
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Which of the following best describes a woman who is 25 pounds overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and defends her weight by claiming all of her relatives are overweight and that none have successfully lost weight?
A) internal locus of control B) victim of heredity C) external locus of control D) lack of motivation
The greatest protection against heart disease is
A) exercise. B) a daily dose of aspirin. C) diet. D) a positive attitude.
Which measure applies to how effectively the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and muscular systems work together during aerobic activities?
A. Resting heart rate B. Cardiac output C. Cardiorespiratory endurance D. Caloric expenditure E. Stroke volume
The medical term for a congenital defect where the bones in the roof of the mouth do not completely fuse is:
A) bulimia B) cleft palate C) glossitis D) polyposis