P.o. means:

after meals
nothing by mouth
as needed
by mouth

by mouth

Rationale: po is the abbreviation for per os, meaning by mouth.

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1. Failure of low-pressure alarms to detect disconnection 2. Underhydration or impaction of secretions 3. Hypoventilation due to increased dead space 4. Unintended tracheal lavage from condensate a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Taking the "two caps stat" is considered to be a

a. loading dose. b. maintenance dose. c. toxic dose. d. allergic dose.

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