A Ringer's lactate solution may be administered wh

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A Ringer's lactate solution may be administered when a patient:

A. Has experienced intense fatigue B. Has hypotension C. Has a slow heart rate D. Needs to keep his or her blood sugar level balanced

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ringer’s lactate (B) treats hypotension by restoring fluid volume.

An atrial flutter fires at least how many times in a minute?

A. 200 B. 250 C. 300 D. 350

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Atrial flutter (B) typically fires at 250–350 beats per minute.

A drop in blood pressure may be triggered by:

A. Medication use B. Bleeding C. An allergic reaction D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All (D) can cause hypotension (e.g., vasodilators, hemorrhage, anaphylaxis).

A lack of vitamin B12 in the body will result in:

A. Anemia B. Hypoglycemia C. Shock D. Sepsis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: B12 deficiency (A) causes megaloblastic anemia.

A protease inhibitor will block cells from taking in:

A. Blood B. Glucose C. Protein D. Lactose

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Protease inhibitors (C) block protein breakdown, used in HIV treatment.

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