Author Question: The fingers have 14 phalangeal bones. The thumb and three fingers have three bones, while the ... (Read 74 times)

RODY.ELKHALIL · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

The fingers have 14 phalangeal bones. The thumb and three fingers have three bones, while the smallest finger has only two.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic exerts its actions by:

a. Stimulating the kidneys to remove sodium and water from the circulation reducing circulating volume
b. Drawing fluid from the intracellular space to the extracellular space
c. Decreasing circulating volume in the intravascular space
d. Promoting hemostasis of broken blood vessels

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

b
Rationale: a. This effect describes the effects of furosemide, a loop diuretic.
b. Correct.
c. Mannitol causes a transient increase in circulating volume by drawing fluid into the vascular (extracellular) space.
d. Mannitol does not promote hemostasis.