The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is:
a. potassium
b. chloride.
c. sodium.
d. calcium.
e. magnesium.
c
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Which joint is most often affected by gout attacks?
A. knee B. big toe C. shoulder D. upper neck E. wrist
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By 1 year of age infants should:
a. double weight b. quadruple weight c. triple weight d. increase weight by 2.5
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In a patient with MODS, mechanical ventilation is used to support the _____
a. GI tract b. heart c. lungs d. kidney e. liver
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