Alkaloids are organic nitrogen-containing compounds that are alkaline and are usually:

A) acidic
B) bitter tasting
C) sweet tasting
D) sour tasting


B) bitter tasting
aloids are usually bitter tasting. They are derived from plant sources and combined with acids to make a salt. They are not acidic in nature and are neither sweet nor sour tasting.

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A) ICD-10-CM code describing the patient condition. B) number of the diagnosis code listed in form locator 21 that points to the related service. C) number of diagnostic tests performed to justify the physician's diagnosis. D) diagnostic modifier, if applicable.

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Which of the following statements regarding O2 are true? 1. It is only slightly soluble in water. 2. It is odorless and transparent. 3. It is flammable. 4. It is heavier than air

a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3 only

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Which of the following establishes a hospital formulary?

Pharmacy and therapeutics committee State board of pharmacy Food and Drug Administration The pharmacist in charge

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