Clinical dosing of Bethanechol:
1. Begins at the highest effective dose to obtain a rapid response
2. Starts at 5 mg to 10 mg PO and is repeated every hour until a satisfactory clinical response is achieved
3. Requires dosing only once daily
4. Is the same for both the oral and parenteral route
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A) Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, elevated hematocrit, and metabolic acidosis B) Hypokalemia, hypernatremia, decreased hematocrit, and metabolic acidosis C) Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia, decreased hematocrit, and metabolic alkalosis D) Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, elevated hematocrit, and metabolic alkalosis
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Which gland in the endocrine system regulates homeostasis and the body's organs?
a. pancreas c. hypothalamus b. pineal d. pituitary
Federal public health agencies develop regulations that implement policies formulated by Congress, provide significant amounts of funding to state agencies, and survey the nation's health status
Which of the following are federal agencies? Select all that apply. 1. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 3. The Health Resources and Services Administration 4. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)