Use the Physicians' Desk Reference to Determine the Proper Dosage

question 6

Multiple Choice

Use the Physicians' Desk Reference to determine the proper dosage of misoprostone (Mefiprex) given to induce abortion.

• A) The dose given of misoprostone (Mefiprex) to induce abortion is 600 mg or 3 tablets (200 mg each) given orally as a single dose.
• B) The dose given of misoprostone (Mefiprex) to induce abortion is 300 mg or 3 tablets (100 mg each) given orally as a single dose.
• C) The dose given of misoprostone (Mefiprex) to induce abortion is 600 mg given as an IM injection.
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down starches into sugars during digestion.

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that begins the process of starch digestion by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.

Intestinal Absorption

The process by which nutrients from food are absorbed through the small intestine's lining into the bloodstream.

Monoglycerides

Fatty acids bonded to a glycerol molecule; a type of lipid used as an emulsifier in various food products.