What is/are the primary organ system(s) affected by O2 toxicity? 1. Central nervous system (CNS) 2. Lungs 3. Kidneys
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: C
Oxygen toxicity primarily affects the lungs and the CNS.
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A) antitussives B) nasal sprays C) expectorants D) antihistamines
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A) the vascularity of the muscle site B) the first pass through the liver C) the lipid solubility of the drug D) both A and C
What handheld device is commonly used by physicians and other healthcare professionals to look up reference material and medications and enter data that can be transferred into the patient's chart?
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