Oral glucose is NOT administered to a hypoglycemic patient that is unconscious. This would be an example of ________ because this condition would make administration of the drug harmful

A) the contradictions for the medication
B) the pharmacokinetics of the medication
C) the indications for the medication
D) the special considerations of the medication


A

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You will instruct your patients who are at risk for cirrhosis of the liver that they can reduce the risk by 

A. avoiding the use of alcohol. B. washing hands frequently. C. avoiding weight loss. D. using only over-the-counter drugs.

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The opening of the pericardiumA) is at the apex of the heart

B) adheres to the great vessels. C) adheres to the diaphragm. D) is composed of the endocardium.

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