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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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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