What percentage of an adult's body weight is water?


Answer: 50-70 percent

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Another name for enteritis is ________

a. chemical contamination b. food poisoning c. blood clot d. nose bleed

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Your patient is a 42-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse who is in severe distress with dysphagia and hematemesis. You note that he is becoming lethargic and is having trouble keeping his head up. His skin is cool and clammy. HR = 138, BP = 82/56, RR = 8, SaO2 = 90%. Proper treatment of this patient would include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) IV of NS with fluid challenge. B) aggressive suctioning of the airway and intubation. C) dopamine infusion. D) placing the patient in shock position.

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It is common for a pharmacist to supervise:

a. three pharmacy technicians b. four pharmacy technicians c. five pharmacy technicians d. seven pharmacy technicians

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A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ________.

A. eating a well-balanced diet B. posting a sign that no patients with colds are allowed C. administering antibiotics to all patients D. maintaining strict housekeeping standards E. placing a sharps container in the reception area

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