Posology is the study of the dosages of medicines and drugs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


T: Posology is the science or study of drugs, their preparation, properties uses, and effects.

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What will be an ideal response?

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You are treating a patient who complains of altered mental status, shortness of breath, and chest pain. A paramedic has just administered a medication that causes the sympathetic nervous system to increase its influence in the body. Which finding should you anticipate after this treatment?

A) Increased heart rate B) Decreased blood pressure C) Decreased heart rate D) Increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure

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The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the International Standards Or-ganization (ISO) recommend that manual resuscitators be capable of delivering a minimum frac-tional inspired oxygen (FIO2) of _____ with an oxygen flow of ______ L/mi

a. 1.00; 12 c. 0.85; 15 b. 0.95; 20 d. 0.50; 10

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What is the birthday rule? 

A. Coverage for the year begins on the policyholder's birthday. B. Dependent children lose coverage on their 18th birthday. C. The policyholder's primary insurance coverage ends on his 80th birthday. D. The insurance policy of the policyholder whose birthday comes first in the calendar year is the primary payer for all dependents. E. Insurance coverage for all dependents ends on the policyholder's 65th birthday.

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