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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug a
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3) Which of the following influences metabolism?
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Learning Outcome: a 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that a a a a a a a a a a
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ABHES: 6. d. Properly utilize Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and
a a a a a a a a a a
aother drug references to identify a drug's classification, usual dosage, usual side
a a a a a a a a a a a
aeffects,and contraindications
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug a
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Learning Outcome: a 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that a a a a a a a a a a
aaffectdrug actions.
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ABHES: 6. d. Properly utilize Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and
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aeffects,and contraindications
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5) Which statement describes the action that antihistamines have on the body?
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug a
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Learning Outcome: a 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that a a a a a a a a a a
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ABHES: 6. d. Properly utilize Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and
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aother drug references to identify a drug's classification, usual dosage, usual side
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CAAHEP: I. C. 11. Identify the classifications of medications, including desired
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug a
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Learning Outcome: a 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that a a a a a a a a a a
aaffectdrug actions.
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ABHES: 6. d. Properly utilize Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and
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aother drug references to identify a drug's classification, usual dosage, usual side
a a a a a a a a a a a
aeffects,and contraindications
a a
CAAHEP: I. C. 11. Identify the classifications of medications, including desired
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