By which of the following routes of administration is insulin usually taken?
a. oral
b. subcutaneous
c. intramuscular
d. rectal
b. Administration of a drug involves the injection of liquid into the connective tissue under the skin. This route cannot be used for irritating drugs or if a large volume of the drug (solution) must be administered.
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How are the documentation requirements for the single organ–system physical examination presented in the "1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services"?
a. The documentation requirements for the single organ–system physical examination are presented in the form of specific clinical elements, which are each identified by a bullet. b. The documentation requirements for the single organ–system physical examination are presented in the form of organ systems and body areas. c. The documentation requirements for the single organ–system physical examination are presented in the form of the physician's documentation of the physical examination. d. The documentation requirements for the single organ–system physical examination are presented in the form of the preprinted questionnaire completed by the patient.
Which of the following would render an autoclaved load unsterile?
A. Steam temperature of 212°F or 100°C B. Wrapping the instruments in muslin C. Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines D. Placing hinged instruments in the open position E. Refilling the water reservoir before operating
A diet of plant foods supplemented with dairy products and eggs is called
standard vegan lacto-vegetarian lacto-ovo vegetarian
An OT practitioner is testing thumb interphalangeal (IP) flexion strength. The therapist definitely observes flexion of the IP joint but cannot palpate a contraction of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL). What is the most likely reason?
A. The FPL may be too weak to palpate. B. The client is giving less than maximal effort. C. The flexor pollicis brevis may be substituting. D. The extensor pollicis longus may be substituting.