Where does the digestion of food begin in the body?

Prescription calls for 20 mEq of NaCl for TPN. A stock vial of 5 mEq/mL is available. How many mL of NaCl should be added to the TPN?

A) 100 mL B) 15 mL C) 5 mL D) 4 mL

Warfarin skin necrosis occurs within the first 2 to 3 days after starting warfarin therapy because:

a. The platelet count decreases to fewer than 100 ´ 109/L, and significant bleeding occurs. b. Protein C decreases significantly before full anticoagulation, and skin thrombosis results. c. Prothrombin decreases rapidly generating less thrombin, and significant bleeding occurs. d. Plasminogen increases, and rapid clot lysis occurs.