In young infants, vitamin E (tocopherol) can prevent:
A. rheumatitis
B. hemolytic anemia
C. reproduction
D. bleeding
b
Rationale: Vitamin E can protect fragile red blood cell walls (mainly in premature infants) from breaking down—a condition termed hemolytic anemia.
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A) "Even with treatment, if shock has reached the irreversible stage, death will result." B) "If the pupils are dilated and pulse is rapid, the patient is in irreversible shock." C) "In irreversible shock, the carotid pulse is weak, but the radial pulse remains strong." D) "To survive, the patient in irreversible shock needs a large amount of IV fluids immediately."
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A) A corporation B) A partnership with several partners C) An associate practice D) A solo practice
Accounts Receivable (A/R) refers to
A. cases that have not yet been paid. B. the amount the hospital was paid. C. cases that have been paid. D. denials that have been returned to the hospital.
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A. airborne transmission. B. common vehicle transmission. C. indirect transmission. D. vector transmission.