The pressure measured when the left ventricle of the heart contracts is the ________ pressure, and it is the first heartbeat you hear when taking a blood pressure. 

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


systolic
The systolic pressure occurs when the left ventricle of the heart contracts.

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Calculate the amount of dextrose and/or sodium chloride in each of the IV solutions. Ordered: 250 mL NSSodium chloride: __________ g

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

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________ You should type on a separate piece of paper a list of at least three references with their addresses and telephone numbers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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To which of the following national reporting program should a pharmacy technician report a medication error?

VAERS ISMP-MERP MedWatch All of the above

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Give two examples of point-of-care tests (POCTs).

What will be an ideal response?

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