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You are asked to prepare a 7.5% Dextrose solution in a 1 L fluid bag.  How much of a 5% Dextrose will be used?

What is process where the exchange of bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) from red blood cells for chloride ions (Cl-) across the cell membrane, essentially allowing the blood to carry more carbon dioxide by maintaining electrical neutrality within the cell call?

Down syndrome is the most common human aneuploidy.

Monozygotic twin pregnancy are always: Dichorionic / Diamniotic?

If you are using 1:10 dilution factor, does this mean you are using a “10 fold dilution”?

Which of the following resonates as true with respect to treatment and/or management options for body image?    This is a multiple answer question. At least one response is correct. 

Scanning a fetus, the sonographer found: – No Fetal Heart Beats demonstrated: 2D real time imaging, Pulse Wave Doppler and/or M-Mode. – No fetal movements or fetal heart activity seen on real-time Sonography. – No Fetal circulation demonstrated: Color Doppler.

You ran a serum chemistry profile, but your sample was too concentrated to read.  The lab machine couldn’t process the liver values, so a message pops up stating that you need to begin an independent dilution series.  You choose to the option to begin with a “4 fold” dilution. What is the dilution factor of this first vial ? [dilution1] For vial 2, you change change it to a 3 fold dilution.  What is the dilution factor in this second vial? [vial2] If you continue using a 3 fold dilution, which vial will have: 1/108 dilution factor?  Vial [vial] your answer is just a number – there are no units or words to include

What is the primary difference between a Category A and a Category B substance?

A patient who has Crohn’s disease is complaining of diarrhea. The provider has prescribed a medication to help slow down gut motility and help treat the diarrhea. The nurse will plan to administer: