A drug that is administered intravenously has 100% bioavailability
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T: Intravenous administration (IV) of a drug is made directly into the circulation (vein) so it is used for emergency situations when it is critical to get the drug into the blood as quickly as possible.
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a. 10 to 20 b. 20 to 30 c. 30 to 40 d. 40 to 50
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An 80-year-old patient arrives in the emergency room complaining of difficulty breathing with signs of pulmonary edema. The clinician orders a B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) test to be performed on the patient
The test result shows 800 pg/ml. What is the patient's possible condition? a. Severe heart failure b. Respiratory distress syndrome c. Severe sepsis d. Mild heart failure
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