We are running a phenobarbital level on Mary Garcia. She has…

We are running a phenobarbital level on Mary Garcia. She has a history of seizures and arrives unconscious at the ED. The instrument reported a result of >135 mg/dL.  A dilution should be performed in order to get a result that is within the reportable range.  What dilution will you perform?

A 6 year old child has just been diagnosed with fifths disea…

A 6 year old child has just been diagnosed with fifths disease in the clinic. The patient presented afebrile, with mild symptoms of runny nose, and headache, as well as a rash bilaterally on cheeks. The parent asks you when it is okay for the child to return to school. The best response would be: