An orally administered drug is better absorbed in the ______________ ______________ than the stomach

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


small intestine: The small intestine has a larger surface area for absorption than the stomach.

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A patient in the emergency room is displaying prolong inspiratory gasps interrupted by occasional expirations, what serious injury should be suspected on this patient?

1. Pneumotaxic center has been severed. 2. Vagus nerve has been severed. 3. Glossopharyngeal nerve has been severed. a. 2 and 3 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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Therapeutic communication involves both professional and ___________ skills

A) intrapersonal B) verbal C) social D) technical

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The ____________________ muscle is actually a muscle of the arm, and elevates the rib cage by means of sternal and clavicular muscular components

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is the recommended IV dose of dantrolene to be given in a malignant hyperthermia (MH) crisis?

a. 1 mg/kg every minute until temperature is within normal limits b. 2 to 3 mg/kg in an initial IV bolus and repeat every 5 to 10 minutes c. 10 mg/kg initially and every 5 minutes until muscles relax d. 10 to 20 mg/kg every 5 minutes until temperature stabilizes

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