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jayhills49

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient is having a blood test for serum electrolytes. Which of the following would be considered an anion?
 
  a. sodium c. calcium
  b. potassium d. chloride

Question 2

Cervical cancer risk factors include all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  1. multiple partners.
  2. HIV infection.
  3. pregnancy before age 20.
  4. early onset of sexual intercourse.


akudia

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Cations are ions that have a positive charge such as sodium, potassium, and calcium. Anions are those ions with a negative charge such as chloride and phosphate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


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