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A 22 year old woman of Asian descent presents for lab follow up. She has no presenting complaints. Her lab result:  Hgb = 10.1g (normal 12-14); Hct = 28% (normal 36% to 42%); RBC = 5 million mm3 (normal 3.2 to 4.3 million mm3); MCV = 68fl (normal 80-96fl); MCHC =27 g/dl (normal 32-36g/dl); RBC distribution width (RDW) = 13% (normal < 15%).; Reticulocytes = 1.5% (0.5- 2%); The results of the hemogram is most consistent with

As part of the evaluation in a febrile 3 year-old male, the following WBC count with differential is obtained:WBCs 22,100/mm (normal 6.0 – 17.0 X103/µL)Neutrophils 75% (normal 40% to 70%) with toxic granulationBands 15% (normal 0% to 4%)Lymphocytes 4% (normal 30% to 40%)These results increase the likelihood that the cause of child’s infection is:

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A socially responsible company is most likely to

Administering blood has a higher chance of —————- than administering lactated ringers

Coca-Cola’s campaign, “One Coke Away From Each Other,” promotes a common voice and a common theme: Coca-Cola makes life’s relaxing moments even better. Which function of advertising is most represented by this theme?

5 liters is a typical maintenance fluid amount over 24 hours in a 500kg horse.

Which vein is most preferred for placement of an intravenous catheter? 

Match the safe practice with the potential hazard.

Which example would demonstrate how to calculate banamine for a 500kg horse if the order is 1mg/kg and the bottle concentration is 50mg/ml?