Which of the following is the specimen of choice for testing acid-base balance and respiratory status of a patient?
A) arterial blood
B) venous blood
C) capillary blood
D) heparinized plasma
Answer: A
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A) pinna B) malleus C) tympanic membrane D) Eustachian tube
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a. blocking reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the distal tubule. b. blocking reabsorption in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. c. blocking reabsorption of NaCl in the proximal tubule and descending limb of the loop of Henle. d. blocking reabsorption of sodium and bicarbonate from the proximal tubule.
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A. 400 B. 200 C. 500 D. 600