Normally, the hematocrit is approximately

three times the hemoglobin
twice the hemoglobin
one-third the hemoglobin
two-thirds the hemoglobin


three times the hemoglobin

Rationale: The hematocrit will normally be about three times that of hemoglobin.

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The ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals is an alphabetic index of medicinal, chemical, and biological substances that result in poisonings and adverse effects. The first column of the table lists generic names of drugs and chemicals with four columns for poisonings, one column for adverse effects, and one column for underdosing. Which column is reviewed to locate a code when the patient record

does not document whether the poisoning was intentional or accidental? a. Poisoning: Accidental (Unintentional) b. Poisoning: Intentional Self-Harm c. Poisoning: Assault d. Poisoning: Undetermined

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Depakote Cymbalta Amoxicillin Allegra D

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The skin of an elderly person is more susceptible to injury from even minor trauma because of a decrease in:

A. sebum. B. collagen. C. synovial fluid. D. elastin.

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