The use of a drug in an age group for which there is a lack of FDA-approved dosing information is termed

a. against the law.
b. off-label.
c. unapproved.
d. orphan drug.


ANS: B

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The usual dose of nebulized cromolyn sodium is

a. 10 mg four times per day. b. 20 mg four times per day. c. 30 mg three times per day. d. 80 mg three times per day.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A 15-year-old girl was struck in the mouth with a baseball bat. She has lost her front teeth and is spitting blood. The AEMT's priority concern when caring for this patient would be:

A) seizure activity. B) jaw fracture. C) blood loss. D) airway compromise.

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