Which of the following routes of drug administration is used for the placement of Arestin (minocycline)?
a. transdermal
b. topical
c. intramuscular
d. subcutaneous
b. Placement of medications used in periodontics (such as a Atridox or Arestin) into the gingival crevice is an example of topical administration (referred to as subgingival) because they are medications applied to the epithelium.
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You are to start an IV infusion of lidocaine at 3 mg/min. The concentration is 2 g of lidocaine in 250 mL of solution. You use a microdrip administration set delivering 60 drops/mL. Your drip rate would be __________________________________________ drops/min
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What stimulates production of erythropoietin?
a. Decreased red cell number in the bone marrow b. Increased peripheral red cell number c. Decreased iron stores d. Decreased oxygen level in tissue