Some drugs are excreted in breast milk, which can be dangerous to the infant because infants have ________ body systems and cannot metabolize and excrete drugs that are safe for the mother.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
immature
An infant's body systems are immature and not yet fully developed, so infants often cannot process drugs that are safe for the mother.
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Which of the following is a rescue action appropriate for those without specialized training?
A. Carry out IAPs B. Perform offensive activities C. Perform decontamination operations D. Conduct searches on the edge of the hot zone
Which hepatitis can produce severe liver damage and often leads to death?
1. A 2, B 3. C 4. D
_______-stimulating hormone (MSH) stimulates synthesis of melanin and its disbursement to the skin cells of the epidermis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).