Which statement is true about qid and q4h?
A) qid and q4h mean to administer the medication four times a day
B) qid means to administer the medication every 4 hour, and q4h means to administer the medication four times a day
C) qid means to administer the medication every 6 hours, and q4h means to administer four times a day
D) qid means to administer the medication four times a day, and q4h means to administer every 4 hours
D
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The movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the red blood cells is known as:
a. diffusion. b. perfusion. c. respiration. d. eupnea.
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