What could cause a pediatric dosage calculation to be considerably wrong?

A) Recent weight gain
B) Recent growth spurt
C) Patient noncompliance with previous prescriptions
D) Patient significantly over- or underweight


D

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A) Edema. B) Thrombosis. C) CHF. D) Acute angina.

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Responding to a train-vehicle crash, you realize that the vehicle involved is a tanker truck. You should first:

A) approach from the upwind side. B) stop where you are and use binoculars to look for placards or signs of a leak. C) approach the scene if the temperature is lower than 75 degrees Fahrenheit. D) request a hazardous materials team to respond.

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Which of the following is an expression of the oxygen affinity of hemoglobin?

a. Oxyhemoglobin b. Deoxyhemoglobin c. PCO2 d. P50

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Which of the following is the appropriate method for disposal of soiled linen cloths and pillowcases?

A. Place them in a cloth bag to send to a laundry for cleaning B. Wash them in the office washing machine C. Place them in a biohazard-labeled bag and send to a laundry for cleaning D. Have office personnel take turns taking them home to wash E. Dispose of them in a biohazardous waste container

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