Briefly describe military time, and explain why it is often used in health care settings
Military time is based on a 24-hour clock, numbers not repeated, AM and PM designations are not used. It's easier to distinguish between AM and PM times; it helps prevent errors in the administration of medications and other patient care duties; it prevents miscommunication regarding scheduling.
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A) last names, followed by their first names. B) medical conditions. C) first or last names only. D) Social Security numbers.
Which theory is considered an authoritarian management style?
A. Theory Y B. Theory X C. Theory P D. Theory A
Clearance (CL) of a drug is defined as which of the following?
A. The rate of elimination by all routes normalized to the concentration of drug, in some biological fluids B. A measure of the apparent space the body has available to contain the drug C. The time required for an amount of drug in blood to decline to one-half its measured value D. The fraction of drug dose reaching the systemic circulation following administration by any route
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