Prodrugs are inactive in the original form and become active only after they are altered by the liver _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: enzymes
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The clinical documentation committee is facing issues with the nursing staff regarding the upgrading of the documentation software
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A 72 year old female with the following assessment factors is admitted to the acute care for elderly (ACE) unit. Which of the following requires the most immediate treatment?
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The nurse is preparing to auscultate a client's lungs. Which of the following breath sounds would be considered abnormal? Standard Text: Select all that apply
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