If the fourth half-life of lidocaine is 12.5%, what is the fifth half-life?

Your patient is a 24-year-old female who swallowed a handful of pills of unknown type. Although she was initially alert and oriented with no complaints, you note that she is now beginning to slur her words and is becoming progressively lethargic. What is the highest priority in dealing with this patient?

A) Maintaining an open airway B) Checking the patient's pupil size and reactivity to light C) Finding out exactly what she took D) Notifying the receiving facility of the change in mental status

Which of the following organizations is charged with the enforcement and administration of pharmacy practice laws?

a. The Department of Justice b. The Department of Labeling c. The board of pharmacy d. The Food and Drug Administration