For a drug that has an initial plasma concentration of 120 mg/L and a half-life of 3 hours, what would the plasma concentration be 12 hours after the initial concentration of the drug elimination is following first order elimination?

Which of the following types of rock would most likely contain a fossil? slate granite lava rock limestone

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)

Which of the following statements accurately defines epidermis? a. a thick protein fiber composed of the protein collagen b. hard, dense bone tissue found on the outer surface of a bone c. single layer of epithelial cells and the underlying basal lamina d. outer, protective layer of the skin composed of stratified squamous keratinized epithelial tissue