For children who have a fever, Tylenol or ibuprofen should be recommended instead of ________, because the latter has been associated with Reye syndrome.

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


aspirin

Aspirin use in children has been associated with Reye syndrome, a potentially fatal disease of the CNS.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A device that moistens the air in an oxygen delivery system is called a(n):

a. vaporizer. b. regulator. c. humidifier. d. pressurizer.

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A(n) ________ is a preparation made from microorganisms and administered to a person to produce reduced sensitivity to, or increased immunity to, an infectious disease. 

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

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Calculate the amount you will prepare for each dose. A prescriber orders 2,500,000 units penicillin intramuscularly.  Penicillin is available in a vial containing 5,000,000 units.  On the side of this vial it is written that 3.2 milliliters of sterile water should be added so that the concentration will be 1,000,000 units/mL.  How many milliliters should be administered?

What will be an ideal response?

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