A Patient That Is in Anatomical Position

question 53

Multiple Choice

A patient that is in anatomical position

• A) is sitting down and facing you
• B) has arms elevated in front of the body
• C) has the palms of the hand directed anteriorly
• D) is standing erect with the head turned to the right
• E) has the palms of the hands resting on the knees

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Definitions:

Transdermal Patches

Medication delivery systems that release drugs through the skin directly into the bloodstream for systemic treatment.

Adhesive

A substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue.

Time-Released

Refers to a method of delivering a substance (such as medication) in a manner that allows it to be released slowly and steadily into the bloodstream over time.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the body and activates them to produce a biological response.