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In horses with colitis, IV fluid therapy is crucial to support the cardiovascular system, replace fluid losses, and correct electrolyte and acid–base imbalances. Colloid therapy may be necessary because of protein loss, which can lead to peripheral edema as blood leaks from blood vessels into surrounding tissue. Which of the following would not be included in colloid therapy?

The viral equine encephalitides produce rapidly progressive, highly fatal neurologic disease in horses. __________ transmit the infection to horses.

What is the target of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

The provider has ordered promethazine 15 mg IVP for post operative nausea.  The nurse will administer how many milliliters per dose?  Answer should be number only without unit of measure (milliliters) included.

The nurse is caring for a patient  paralyzed  from the chest down due to a motor vehicle accident.  Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.  The unlicensed assistive personnel obtains a blood sugar and 1100 and informs the nurse that the sugar level is 184.     The provider orders read:       Bedside glucose monitoring QID before meals and at bedtime.  Please use the Moderate Dose Scale.    The nurse will administer what amount of insulin? The following correction scale (sliding scale) appears in the medication administration record.  

A nurse is reviewing urine analysis laboratory results. Which finding(s) will cause the nurse to follow up with the provider?  Select all that apply

The patient consumed five ounces of orange juice, four ounces of tea, and three ounces jello.   The patient has received an additional 300 ml of IV fluids.  The nurse is completing the intake and output for this patient and will record   ________ as total intake in the electronic medical record.

Match the type of muscle tissue to its description. Each answer choice is used once.

The three prime movers that cross the shoulder joint and either abduct or adduct the arm are _______________.