In most cases, a(n) ________ drug must be administered by a licensed practitioner or nurse because the medication is administered directly into the bloodstream and can produce an almost immediate effect.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


intravenous

Intravenous medications are absorbed within 15 to 30 seconds so in most cases they must be administered by a licensed practitioner or nurse.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A common unit of measurement which measures the difference between the two electrical poles in an electrical pathway or circuit, as well as the strength of the current, is called the ____.

A. amperage B. voltage C. wattage D. ohm

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A. Tachypnea B. Tachologist C. Tachysystole D. Tachycardia E. Tachyphylaxis

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