The time it takes for a radioactive nucleus to decay to 1/2 its original activity level is termed its

a. half-value layer.
b. half-life.
c. inverse decay quotient.
d. decay scheme.

b. half-life.

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Which of the following components are necessary to calculate the ordered dose of a medication?

a. The doctor's order, the concentration of medication on hand, and units to administer. b. The amount of medication and the route of administration. c. The concentration, or "what's on hand". d. The unit of measurement that needs to be administered.

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Which of the following documents provides the basis of information for obtaining a warrant to enter the property at a later time?

A. Refusal form B. Search warrant C. Consent-to-enter form D. Administrative warrant

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