This is used when immediate drug response is desired. Large initial dose of drug is given to achieve a rapid minimum effective concentration in the plasma.

EPO injections, used as an ergogenic approach, are a risk to health, due to the significant increases in blood viscosity that can result, particularly after prolonged endurance exercise (e.g., a 5-hour bike ride).    True  False

The initial plasma concentration of a drug given iv at 8:00am is 210 mg/ml.  If the half life of the drug is 6 hours, what will the plasma concentration be at 7:00pm that same day?

Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Order: Supply: Directions: Give: Zithromax 500 mg 2 hours prior to dental procedure Zithromax 500 mg vial Reconstitute with 10 mL sterile water to yield 250 mg per 5 mL mL Moving to another question will save this response. Type here to search 15 O M 9 P DELL

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Mia has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. Her skin test for PPD is positive. Which of the following would be the drug of choice for Mia?   Multiple Choice   Rifadin   Myambutol   INH   Pyrazinamide

Name some pharmacology math conventions that have been instituted to keep patient safer.

If a hazardous drug on the REMs list is prescribed for a patient- the following is required to be done in order to dispense the drug, except: A) need to be enrolled in the REMs program B) patient must show they can afford the drug C) patient and physician agreement form needs to be completed D) patient will be counseled on the risks of the drug

Name 5 different physiological systems that are influenced by drugs

What method of drug administration provides the most rapid increase in plasma concentration of the drug? topical oral intravenous intramuscular