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yoooooman

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A medication that is acidic in nature when ingested orally will:
 
  a. Bypass the stomach and be absorbed slowly in the small intestine
  b. Be neutralized quickly upon entering the stomach
  c. Not enter the bloodstream, but will be eliminated in the gastrointestinal tract
  d. Be rapidly absorbed across the stomach membrane

Question 2

In producing urine, the kidney is able to
 
  A) control the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.
   B) eliminate waste products.
   C) control blood pressure.
   D) All of the above are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: a. Acidic medications, such as aspirin, tend to be rapidly absorbed in the stomach because of the acidic environment. The small intestine environment is alkaline and will neutralize excessive hydrogen ions.
b. See rationale for a.
c. See rationale for a.
d. Correct.

Answer to Question 2

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yoooooman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help


marict

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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