AlligationUse alligation to determine the parts of each strength of the components needed in each equation. Dextrose 40%, 1000 mL is prescribed. The pharmacy only stocks 20% and 50% solutions. How much of each is needed to make the desired solution?

What will be an ideal response?


2 parts 50% and 1 part 20%

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Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands chest trauma?

a. "Open chest injuries are more serious than closed chest injuries because air and bacteria can enter the chest through the open wound." b. "In general, an open chest injury caused by blunt trauma is more life threatening than a closed one due to increased blood loss." c. "Internal chest injuries are more difficult to assess and manage than are the more obvious external chest injuries." d. "Closed chest injuries are caused by penetrating trauma and cause more life-threatening injuries than do open chest injuries."

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One of the most important duties of a medical assistant is to ____.  

A.  point out to the patient how test results have changed B.  review patient charts to monitor the care provided C.  fill out and maintain accurate and thorough patient records D.  explain how the patient's general health has improved or lessened E.  tell the physician what is wrong with the patient

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Signs and symptoms associated with obstructive sleep apnea include:

1. insomnia. 2. excessive daytime sleepiness. 3. hypothyroidism. 4. metabolic alkalosis. a. 1, 2 b. 3, 4 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 1, 2, 3, 4

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