Glucose is a _____, often called _____ sugar
a. disaccharide; blood
b. monosaccharide; blood
c. disaccharide; milk
d. monosaccharide; milk
B
Glucose is a monosaccharide and is the form of carbohydrate that travels in the blood, often called blood sugar. Glucose is not a disaccharide. Lactose is the disaccharide often called milk sugar.
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A) "The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles." B) "The clonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by muscular contraction and rigidity." C) "Seizures are rare in eclampsia, but they occur sometimes." D) "Seizures do not occur in preeclampsia."
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1. Local tissue damage following extravasation will most likely occur. 2. A phenomenon known as purple gluteus syndrome will most likely occur. 3. A marked decrease in serum glucose levels will most likely occur. 4. Nothing adverse, the medication may be administered intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM).