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karen

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What is a unique characteristic of the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
 
  A) It contains multiple organs that work together.
  B) It is lined with epithelial tissue.
  C) It is the only system open to the external environment.
  D) The GI tract is sterile and contains no bacteria.

Question 2

A patient arrives at the emergency department brought by his or her friends. The friends tell the nurse that the patient has taken a whole bottle of aspirin. Blood work for salicylate toxicity is run. What does the nurse expect the results to be?
 
  A) >5 g
  B) >10 g
  C) >15 g
  D) >20 g


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
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The GI system is the only system that is open to the external environment. The definition of a system is multiple organs working together to perform a function or functions. Many systems are lined with epithelial tissue. The GI tract is not sterile and does contain bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Acute salicylate toxicity may occur at doses of 20 to 25 g in adults or 4 g in children. Options A, B, and C would not be high enough to indicate salicylate toxicity.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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