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A patient is given an antacid tablet to neutralize excess stomach acid (HCl). Which statements correctly describe what happens in this neutralization process? (Select ALL that apply.)

Strong acids completely ionize in water.

Must show work on scrap paper.  Label the question number. Rationalize the denominator and simplify. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers.

Must show work on scrap paper.  Label the question number. Solve.

Must show work on scrap paper.  Label the question number. Rationalize the denominator and simplify. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. HINT: Need to find the conjugate.

Appropriate treatment for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) includes:

What is an appropriate treatment for congenital CMV infection?

36. Calculate the gtt/min flow rate for a volume of 2500 mL to infuse in 24 hr on a set calibrated at 10 gtt/mL.  

A preterm infant being treated with Amphotericin B for Candida meningitis undergoes a repeat lumbar puncture to evaluate treatment response. The cerebrospinal fluid continues to grow the same Candida species. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY List the 5 leukocytes from the highest concentration to lowest concentration in peripheral circulating blood. [Hint: Think about the pneumonic I mentioned in class, spelling counts. Use the singular version of the cell, first letter capitalized or not capitalized is okay] 1. [cell1] 2. [cell2] 3. [cell3] 4. [cell4] 5. [cell5]