Decreased clearance of drugs that are metabolized by the liver may contribute to:
A) constipation and bowel obstruction.
B) signs and symptoms of drug overdose.
C) increased risk of infection.
D) impaired proprioception.
Answer: B
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dilute the contents of the stomach. Which of the following actions should you do? A) Assist the patient in drinking only one glass of milk to reduce the risk of aspiration. B) Assist the patient in drinking as much of the two to three glasses of milk as he can. C) Refuse the order and explain why. D) Ask medical control if you can substitute water for the milk since water will not damage the lungs if aspirated.
What principle does the Sysmex SE-9000/9500 use to analyze and separate white cell populations?
a. Electronic impedance b. Optical light scatter c. Volume, conductivity, and scatter d. Low-frequency direct current and high-frequency current
Give butorphanol tartrate 3.5 milligrams IV for the client every 3-4 hours. The butorphanol drug label reads 2 milligrams per milliliter. Give ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Diffusion of gases in the body is defined as:
A. The movement of charged protein carriers through the alveoli. B. The movement of charged, hydrophilic ions through a nonpolar lipid layer. C. The movement of an uncharged, hydrophobic solute through a lipid bilayer. D. The passive movement of bound ions through cell membranes that results in the active transport of gases.