Answer: A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid is known as abdominocentesis
Explanation: Abdominocentesis is a surgical procedure carried out by a train health personnel. It involves puncturing of the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen to access fluid which is drained and used for further diagnosis. Usually the fluid is drained by gravity, a syringe or by connection to a vacuum bottle. The procedure is carried out to:
- relieve abdominal pressure from ascites.
-to diagnose bacterial peritonitis.
-to diagnose blood in peritoneal space in trauma cases.
Answer:
(c) 2.85 cg
Explanation:
Patient A:
- Lowest dose >> 0.3 mg x 30 days = 9 mg
Patient B:
- Highest dose >> 1.25 mg x 30days = 37.5 mg
Comparison of dose between patients = 37.5 mg - 9 mg = 28.5 mg >>> 1 centigram is equivalent to ten (10) milligrams (mg), thereby the correct answer is (c) 2.85 cg
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