Approximately One-Third of the Total Body Water Is Found ____

question 61

Multiple Choice

Approximately one-third of the total body water is found ____ and is called ____ fluid.

• A)outside of cells/circumcellular
• B)within cells/intracellular
• C)outside of cells/extracellular
• D)within cells/cytoplasmic

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Definitions:

Subcut

Short for subcutaneous, referring to an injection or administration of medication into the layer of fat just beneath the skin.

SL

Sublingual, a method of administering medication under the tongue.

NPO

A medical abbreviation for "nil per os," Latin for "nothing by mouth," indicating a patient should not take food or water orally.

Effexor XR

A brand name for Venlafaxine, an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.