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mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Because of its synergizing effect on barbiturates, the herb the nurse should ask if the patient taking barbiturates is also using is:

a. St. John's wort.
b. aloe vera.
c. valerian.
d. ginkgo.

Question 2

Homeostasis of the hydrogen ion concentration in body fluids depends on the ratio of carbonic acid to bicarbonate in the extracellular fluid, which is:

a. 1:5.
b. 1:10.
c. 1:15.
d. 1:20.

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Valerian enhances the effect of barbiturates.

Answer to Question 2

D
The ratio needed for homeostasis is 1 part carbonic acid to 20 parts bicarbonate.