A saline or heparin lock is a device that provides immediate intravenous access for administering intravenous drugs without the need to have intravenous fluids running continuously

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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In this diagnostic procedure, an X-ray image of the renal pelvis is obtained after contrast dye is injected into the bloodstream

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