Weak acids such as aspirin are more readily absorbed from the stomach than weak bases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


T: Drugs that are weak acids will be mostly nonionized at the acid pH of the stomach (pH 1), allowing them to be readily absorbed.

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a. 3 b. 4 c. 1 d. 2

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A(n) ____ is a gel-like material that is designed to operate in the same fashion as the human body does when exposed to CO.

A. metal oxide B. electrochemical sensor C. hyperbaric sensor D. biomimetic

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Continuity of the GI tract can be reestablished after an excision with a/an:

A) anastomosis. B) endoscopy. C) gastric bypass. D) vagotomy.

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During a patient's first prenatal visit, a complete blood count will be performed to check her ___ level and screen for infection

A) iron B) calcium C) phosphorus D) magnesium

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