When blood is drawn to monitor the therapy of a specific antibiotic, the peak level is drawn 1 hour after administering the antibiotic. The term used to refer to the antibiotic level drawn right before the antibiotic is given is called the:
a. half-life level b. threshold level
c. trough level d. toxicity level
c
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A. Enabling B. Concurring C. Joint resolution D. Simple resolution
Which is a precursor to a pulmonary embolism?
a. Elevated white blood cell count b. Deep breathing exercises c. A long surgical procedure d. Normothermia
The most common cause of death in children younger than six months of age is ____.
A. sudden infant death syndrome B. abuse C. birth defects D. trauma
Which statement regarding the ascending aorta is not true?
A) It arises from the superior left ventricle. B) It is seen on all cuts of the mediastinum. C) The aortic sinus is an immediate branch off it. D) All of the above statements are true.