A patient is receiving mebendazole (Vermox) as treatment for hookworm. Which of the follow-ing routes of drug elimination is applicable to this drug?
a. Liver
b. Feces
c. Urine
d. Lungs
ANS: B
Two percent of the unabsorbed fraction of the drug is eliminated in the urine, with the remainder eliminated unchanged in feces.
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a. anorgasmia. b. dyspareunia. c. diminished desire. d. low libido.
When assessing a client for depression, which of the following would the nurse most likely find?
A) Drowsiness B) Extreme sadness C) Severe headache D) Dilated pupils
What do you think this condition might be?
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An employee has come into contact with a biological agent. The occupational health nurse recognizes that a biological agent:
a. May cause accidents in the work environment b. Is commonly found in the agriculture industry c. May potentiate stress in the workplace d. Indicates exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites