An ________ is a solution that contains the drug in a water and alcohol base with added sugar and flavoring. It is commonly used for pediatric and elderly patients who cannot swallow tablets or capsules

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: elixir

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A. "Side effects of this medication could be headache or nasal congestion." B. "I should apply this medication once daily." C. "I don't need a prescription for this medication." D. "The medication helps shorten how long I'll have symptoms because it blocks the spread of the virus."

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Recently,yoursisterhasfounditdifficulttostay awake during the day. In the middle of a conversa- tion, she will suddenly nod off. At night when she goes to bed, she often describes frightening hallucinations. Your sister is probably suffering from _______.

a. sleep apnea b. REM deprivation c. narcolepsy d. insomnia

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List five short-term effects of alcohol

What will be an ideal response?

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Which type of cancer is associated with BRCA2 mutations?

A) ?colon B) ?esophageal C) ?liver D) ?pancreatic E) ?thyroid

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