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The “focal concerns perspective” is a “perceptual shorthand” that may help to explain both (1) some of the discretionary decisions prosecutors make about whether to charge and, if so, what to charge; and (2) some of the discretionary decisions judges make concerning pretrial release or detention, as well as post-conviction sentencing.

A judge imposes a sentence of 15 to 25 years with the possibility of parole.  This is an example of which type of sentence?

In a well-written paragraph of at least 250 words, thoughtfully respond to the following prompt:  Describe the categories of the caste system and explain how they function within Hindu thought and practice. After doing so, also respond to the following:  Though we do not have any sort of religiously-informed caste system in our country, is there a “hidden” or “unspoken” caste system in our country? In other words, are our notions of egalitarianism, fairness, and justice undercut by a constraining but unacknowledged hierarchy? 

Potassium penicillin 1,200,000 units has been ordered for your patient. The available tablets are 400,000 units each. What amount will you give? 

How many 30 mg tablets of phenobarbitone should be given if phenobarbitone 15 mg is prescribed? 

Sodium seconal capsules are labeled 100 mg. How many will you administer if the order is for 1½ gr?

The order is for digoxin 0.125 mg daily. In supply are digoxin 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets will you give? 

A patient is ordered penicillin 500 mg orally. In the ward are 250 mg capsules. How many tablets should be administered? 

The order is for metolazone 7.5 mg. Metolazone 5 mg tablets are in stock. How many tablets should be given? 

A physician orders potassium chloride 16 mEq PO stat. How many tablets are required if in stock are potassium chloride 8 mEq tablets?