Which phase of clinical trials is performed on 100 to 300 people with an actual disease process for which the drug is the proposed treatment for 2 years?
a. Phase I
b. Phase II
c. Phase III
d. Phase IV
ANS: B
Phase II involves 100 to 300 people with the actual disease process for which the drug is the proposed treatment for 2 years. The drug is studied for effectiveness and tolerability and adverse reactions are monitored.
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a. Purity b. Potency c. Efficacy d. Bioavailability
Which of the following statements about airway management in trauma patients is correct?
a. The jaw-thrust maneuver is useful in trauma patients but only if they are complaining of head or neck pain. b. Research has shown that the jaw-thrust maneuver is easiest to perform and is therefore indicated for critically injured trauma patients. c. Performing the head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure the patient. d. Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust maneuver, whereas medical patients should receive the head tilt-chin lift maneuver.