Which solutions have lower osmotic pressure than cell contents, causing cells to take on water and expand?

A) Isotonic
B) Hypertonic
C) Hypotonic
D) Osmotonic

C

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Clinical findings associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia include which of the follow-ing?

1. Severe cyanosis 2. Decreased breath sounds 3. Displaced heart sounds 4. Hepatomegaly a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of anaphylactic shock?

A. The heart is not able to effectively pump blood through the body. B. A blood clot prevents blood from returning to the heart and causes a drop in blood pressure. C. A serious allergic reaction causes the blood vessels to dilate uncontrollably, resulting in a loss of blood pressure. D. An allergic reaction causes fluid and blood to leak out of the vessels, causing hypovolemia.

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