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1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medi...

A; Animals serve as a reservoir of infection" is the correct answer because Shigella only infects humans while Salmonella is found in many animals. Both have diarrhea as the major symptom. Endotoxin is produced by all gram negative bacteria and exotoxin is only produced by Shigella. A major difference between Salmonella enterica and Shigella infections is that only in salmonellosis can: A. animals serve as a reservoir of infection B. diarrhea become the major symptom C. endotoxin play a ...

Staphylococcus is a gram __________ cocci that is catalase ___________ - ️️positive positive Micrococcus is a gram __________ cocci that is catalase ___________ - ️️positive, positive Streptococcus is a gram __________ cocci that is catalase ___________ - ️️positive, negative Enterococcus is a gram __________ cocci that is catalase ___________ - ️️positive, negative Abiotrophia, Granulicatella, Leuconosoc, Pediococcus, Aerococcus, Gamella, and Lactococcus are all gram __...

CML vs. Leukemoid Reaction - ANSWER CML - decreased leukocyte alkaline phosphatase (LAP) Leukemoid Reaction - increased LAP Look-back - ANSWER The process for the identification and notification of recipients of blood components from prior donations of who now test positive for HCV, HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. External reference electrode used in ISE - ANSWER KCl The serum glucose concentration of a diabetic patient undergoing a 2-hr GTT should return to the baseline (fasting level) after ____...

Exam 1: BIOS 242 / BIOS242 Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Chamberlain Q: what are characteristics of a hyperthermophile? Answer: loves high temperature Q: where are hyperthermophiles found? Answer: volcano Q: what are characteristics of a psychrophile? Answer: survives in cold temperatures Q: where are psychrophiles found? Answer: ice caps Q: what are char...

NBME CBSE ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024(COMPLETE) (Quiz bank with all the correct answers) (USMLE step 1)Medical examination NBME CBSE ACTUAL TEST 2024 62 year old woman - osteoporosis – a bisphosphonate is prescribed. The expected beneficial effect of the drug is due to which of the following? Decreased Osteoclast Activity Cohot Study of elderly women – relative risk ratio for hip fractures among those who exercise regularly is 1.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.1 to ...

Wet mount Correct Answer-A slide preparation technique where a specimen is placed on the slide with a drop of liquid Darkfield microscopy Correct Answer-Type of microscopy where a bright image is seen on a dark background Brightfield microscopy Correct Answer-Type of microscopy where a dark image is seen on a bright background Phase contrast microscopy Correct Answer-Type of microscopy where higher contrast and higher-definition images are produced Gram stain Correct Answer-A differe...

BIOD 171 lab exams 1-9 LAB 1 Answer the following questions 1. What three elements are used in an autoclave to sterilize equipment? heat, pressure, and steam 2. What is the minimum temp erature an autoclave must be set at to achieve sterile condition? 125°C 3. If you are working in a lab in which an autoclave is not available, and you are pressed for time, which would you chose to best sterilize your equipment? Hot steam or hot air? Explain why you chose your answer. Hot steam is the best choic...

Exit Performance Elsevier adaptive quizzing MED SURG 1 QUIZ #3 2023/24 update A parent receives a note from the school reporting that a student in the class has head lice. The parent calls the school nurse to ask how to check for head lice. What instruction should the nurse provide? "Ask the child where it itches." "Check to see whether your dog has ear mites." "Look at your child's head along the scalp line for white dots." "Inspect your ch...

HISTOTECHNOLOGY TEST 2 YEAR 3 What stains are used for the detection of acid fast bacteria? - correct answers Kinyoun, Ziel-Neelson, Fite, Auramine-rhodamine fluorescence List the types of pathogenic microorganisms - correct answers Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Protozoans, Prions Which microorganism requires extended time in formic acid to be inactivated? - correct answers prions What clues may be present on an H and E to indicate the need for microorganism staining? - correct answers inc...