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1. Hypoalbuminemia and preclampsia

   CHovs posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi all, is anyone ableto explain to me why low serum albumin levels can cause preclampsia? I'm totally stuck (somewhat) but can't manage to think my way through it. Thanks !!

2. Confused about injection procedure

   CHovs replied to Clovery's topic in Student Assist

   As for the plunger you do not. The Plunger has a flat black rubber top to it that blocks any medication from leaking out of the barrel. Going back to the 3 cc example, say you had your 3 cc prepped in the syringe. Your plunger would be pulled back en...

3. Confused about injection procedure

   CHovs replied to Clovery's topic in Student Assist

   When we were learning how to prepare IM medications, we were taught to use a blunt needle to draw up our medications then change the needle prior to administration. For example: You have to draw up 3 cc of medication from a vial. You would attach a ...

4. Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic IV Solutions

   CHovs posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone, I've been reading over my texts trying to figure out why D5W 1/2 Normal Saline is HYPERtonic. I'm confused because D5W alone is isotonic and 1/2 normal saline is hypotonic .. how is it that the two of them combined is hypertonic? He...