A medication form that contains several doses of a drug that are released into the stomach gradually is a(n) ________ tablet or capsule.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sustained-release
Sustained-release tablets and capsules contain several doses of a drug that have special coatings released into the stomach gradually.
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Certification is available for community health nurses through the:
a. American Nurses Credentialing Center b. State Board of Nursing c. Local Public Health Department d. American Public Health Association
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