Which of the following routes of administration should a dental patient use for a nicotine patch?
a. oral
b. topical
c. transdermal
d. rectal
c. Transdermal administration is the application of drugs to the skin that will be absorbed into the bloodstream. Dosage forms include a skin patch or ointment. Common patches include nitroglycerin for angina, oral contraceptives, and nicotine patches for smoking cessation.
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A) Prepare to suction the trachea with an endotracheal tube and meconium aspirator. B) Using a bulb syringe, suction the nose and then the mouth. C) Rub the infant with a dry towel and place on the mother's chest. D) Lay the infant supine and place padding behind the shoulders.
The average number of days of service rendered to each inpatient discharged during a given period is ____
A) average daily census B) inpatient census C) average length of stay D) bed capacity
Research and media reports shows that gambling on sports
A. is caused by the economic crises that affect families worldwide. B. occurs mostly in legal gambling venues in Las Vegas, Hong Kong, and Monaco. C. is connected with match-fixing by emerging gambling cartels worldwide. D. has declined due to effective policing by sport organizations.
Anoxia means:
a. Loss of oxygen to the brain b. Swelling within the skull c. A focal lesion affecting visual cortex d. A focal lesion affecting language and memory