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This test bank accompanies the 9th edition of Administering Medications: Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals by Donna F. Gauwitz. It features 120+ meticulously crafted multiple-choice questions with answers, explanations, and alignment to ABHES and CAAHEP competencies. Topics include pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), drug actions, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions (synergism, antagonism, potentiation), drug dependence, and factors influencing drug efficacy. Ideal for nursing and healthcare educators, this resource supports effective assessment and reinforces critical concepts for students preparing for clinical practice

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