List two situations in which a skin puncture would not be proper:

What will be an ideal response?


a. when more blood than can be obtained by a skin puncture is needed for testing
b. when a patient is severely dehydrated, in shock

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How many refills are permitted on a Schedule IV prescription?

5 3 1 0

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After what duration at a high altitude will the peripheral chemoreceptors acclimate to the lower PO2?

a. 48-72 hours b. They do not acclimate to a decreased PaO2 c. 24-48 hours d. 12-24 hours

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The test in which a catheter is used to fill the bladder with carbon dioxide gas to measure urinary bladder capacity is known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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