A Patient Who Has a Temperature of 101°F (38

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a temperature of 101°F (38.3°C) most likely requires:

• A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• B) Increased fluids
• C) Bedrest
• D) A tepid bath

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Definitions:

Molecule

The smallest particle of a chemical substance that can exist independently while retaining the composition and chemical properties of the substance.

Optically Active

A characteristic of a compound that has the ability to rotate the plane of polarized light, indicating chirality.

Enantiomers

Stereoisomers that are mirror images of each other and cannot be superimposed, significantly affecting the properties and biological activity of molecules.

Separated

Refers to the process of moving or being moved apart or the act of dividing or disassociating items from one another.