The Most Common Gauge Size(s) Used for Preparing IV Medications

question 27

Multiple Choice

The most common gauge size(s) used for preparing IV medications is/are:

• A)16, 18, and 19
• B)20
• C)25
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Electron Transport Chain

A sequence of complexes involved in moving electrons from donors to acceptors through redox processes, while simultaneously moving protons across a membrane to produce ATP.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy.

ATP Generation

The process by which adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's energy currency, is produced, commonly through cellular respiration or photosynthesis.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue.