AlligationUse alligation to determine the parts of each strength of the components needed in each equation. A physician ordered dextrose 8%, 400 mL. A pharmacy technician wants to make this solution from dextrose 20% and sterile water. How many milliliters of each solution are needed?
What will be an ideal response?
2 parts 20% (160 mL) and 3 parts of sterile water (0%) (240 mL)
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A) "They are thought to occur when the patient does not consume enough water and becomes dehydrated." B) "They are caused when the patient's electrolytes such as salt and calcium become deranged and are too low in the body." C) "They occur when the body can no longer compensate and off-load excess heat." D) "They occur when blood vessels constrict and decrease blood flow to the affected muscle."
During a physical examination, it is the medical assistant's responsibility to diagnose a condition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
For the _____________________________________________ exam, materials are allowed during the testing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word