Which of the following are referred to as high-ceiling diuretics?

A) thiazide diuretics
B) carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
C) osmotic diuretics
D) loop diuretics


D) loop diuretics
The loop diuretics are sometimes referred to as high-ceiling diuretics. In high doses, they can increase urine output greatly, leading to severe hypovolemia and death.

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A. handwashing. B. standard precautions. C. gloving. D. transmission-based precautions.

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Which of the following may indicate a decrease in systemic vascular blood flow during high-frequency ventilation?

1. High central venous pressure (CVP) 2. Low CVP 3. Decreased mean arterial pressure (MAP) 4. Increased MAP a. 1 and 3 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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During the venipuncture procedure, what should the phlebotomist do after the needle is inserted and blood begins to flow?

A) release the tourniquet B) withdraw the needle C) release the adapter D) adjust the hub of the needle

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