![]() ![]() That pump operates at several thousand psi, forcing brake fluid through very small valves. Unlike the “solid column” system, ABS has a hydraulic pump. If you have ABS, air (and other contaminants) in the line becomes an even bigger problem. That single “soft spring” can cause the fluid level in the reservoir to drop even lower when the pedal is applied, which increases the chance of more air bubbles entering. If the level of fluid in the master cylinder gets too low, an air bubble can find its way into the line. That fluid comes from the master cylinder reservoir. That means the column needs to be marginally longer, which in turn means it needs more fluid. When the pads get thin the “solid column” has to reach further to apply the pressure being applied from the pedal. Boiling causes stream, and part of that steam will turn into air when it condenses.Ĭhanging brake parts like calipers will also allow air in the line. This is particularly true if you do a lot of hard braking or travel long, downhill grades on a regular basis. When moisture enters the line it reduces the boiling point of the fluid and can cause boiling. ![]() DOT brake fluid only has a life span of roughly three years. Well, there are a number of different ways. When this happens, your confidence in your car’s ability to brake might be a bit shaky. That’s what gives you the spongy feeling, and that’s what degrades the efficiency of your brake system. Air is “compressible.” When even a bubble or two enters the brake line, it’s like installing a soft spring in that solid column of brake fluid. When you press on the pedal you are pressing on a “solid” column of brake fluid which in turn causes the calipers to press the pads against the discs. In its simplest form, your brakes are a hydraulic system. How Does Air Enter the Brake Line in the First Place? First, let’s look at what exactly is causing your car issues. Some models require a very pricey proprietary ABS scan tool to cycle the pump and valves to purge the last of the air, but we’ll get to that in a minute. A newer car with ABS can get a bit trickier, and it can also be downright expensive. That’s the drill for an older car without ABS. You can fix the problem with a box wrench, a turkey baster, a plastic soda bottle, some tubing, and an assistant who is tall enough to reach the brake pedal. The good news is, learning how to bleed brakes is easy. What I've provided here is just an explanation as to why the rule of thumb exists regarding a standard order for bleeding brakes.Are your brakes dipping closer to the carpet than they should? Do they feel spongy? If you inspect the brake pads and they appear to be in decent shape, the “spongy” feeling is most likely caused by air in the brake line. However, when you are bleeding the 3rd closest, there is fluid flowing past the Second and 1st closest, meaning that you still need to bleed those when you're done with the third closest.Įdit: As pointed out in the comments, you should always refer to your manufacturer's instructions for the correct maintenance procedure for this and any other maintenance you perform on your vehicle. So, hopefully you can see via this illustration that if you are bleeding the 3rd closest wheel, there isn't any fluid flowing past the branch to the Fourth closest. ![]() Here is a rough illustration: # Rough Image There is no fluid that is passing that fourth branch, so there's less chance of air getting in there. This is because when you move from the furthest wheel to the second furthest wheel, you now only have fluid flowing past three of the four branches. When you start with the furthest wheel, though, you minimize the possibility that you miss air bubbles. You wouldn't even get that air out, because you've already bled that wheel and you think you're done with it. If you start with the wheel closest to the master cylinder and bleed it until there is no air, and then move on to the wheel furthest from the master cylinder (just as an example), as you're pumping the air out of that longest branch you could realistically get more air bubbles in the shortest branch. As you pump the brakes, the air will propagate down the hydraulic line, and randomly go down one of the branches towards one of the four wheels. At some point, the hydraulic line attached to the master cylinder will branch to each of the four wheels. If you have a lot of air right after your master cylinder for whatever reason, that air can travel to any point in the system. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In general, the best advice is to buy the most attractive variety based on leaf form and markings, as they all have similar cultural requirements. The main difference between the common species is the size of the leaves and the orientation of the white markings on the leaves. ![]() In my opinion, nothing beats an aloe vera plant for its charm, aesthetic appeal, and healing properties, so I will stick with them! They made it into my list of plants that like dry heat, but be careful because aloes can droop if not given the correct care.There are about 80 species of Haworthia, but their classification can be complex. In conclusion, there are many plants that might be confused for Aloe Vera, but they aren’t because of their different origins and characteristics. Its juice reduces psoriasis symptoms on patients’ skin due to its anti-inflammatory properties.It has antibacterial properties which kill germs making it beneficial in skincare products.Aloe vera has been used in medicine for thousands of years, which makes it the most beneficial succulent plant. The aloe vera is not only a unique plant because it looks like no other succulent, but also because of its benefits to the human body. Why the Aloe Vera is the Best Succulent Plant The blooms of gasteria succulents resemble those of aloe vera and haworthia, making them great alternatives to the aloe vera. This plant is easy to distinguish because it has a bulging stem with pointed teeth along the edges. In fact, “Gasteria” is Latin for the stomach. The plant gets its name because of its stomach-shaped flowers and tongue-shaped leaves. It’s also known as “ox tongue” because of its shape and it’s considered an ornamental succulent, but this species isn’t aloe vera either. The gasteria is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. In fact, you can even grow them without any soil and just by using rocks or pebbles. They are small succulents, which makes them perfect for collecting and placing in various locations around your house. They are also characterized by their white stripes or speckles on the leaves’ surface, which resemble those of a Zebra. The plant’s leaves are arranged in rosettes. It is also known as zebra aloe and it’s considered succulent, but this type of plant isn’t aloe vera either. The Haworthia is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the asphodeloideae subfamily (just like the aloe vera). Also, the flowers are sometimes scented, but the scent is usually associated with rotting meat because of its carrion-like odor. Some of these species grow to an impressive 16 inches in width when at full size. It is another plant that can be easily confused with aloe vera, but this species comes from Africa and belongs to the asclepiadaceae family. The Stapelia is commonly known as the carrion flower or starfish flower. ![]() The trunk of the yucca has bark that protects it while also allowing for water to flow through.Īdapting to a wide variety of climates, yucca species have colonized mountains, coastal sand dunes, and grasslands as well as rocky badlands and deserts. The yucca plant is unlike other succulent plants, like cacti and aloe vera. After hatching, the larvae feed on one of its species and then leave before it goes into pupation. The plant is uniquely pollinated by yucca moths, which lay their eggs inside the plant. However, this species comes from the asparagaceae family and originates in North America. This is another type of plant that is commonly mistaken for Aloe Vera because it looks very similar. ![]() Also, the spines of the agave are so strong that they can pierce through some types of rubber. They also feature marginal teeth that are extremely sharp, which can cause injury if touched or ingested by another living thing. The leaves of most agave species are very fibrous and have an extremely sharp terminal spine. People confuse them for aloe vera because they have the same pointed tips and can often be the same color. It is commonly mistaken for aloe vera, but it isn’t because they come from different continents and regions of origin. The agave is a species plant that belongs to the Agavaceae family. Just like aloes, many of these plants have rosette leaves and spines on the edges. These include agave, yucca, haworthia, and gasteria plants. There are several plants that look similar to an aloe vera plant. Here’s a full list of plants that look like aloe vera… Plants That Look Like Aloe Vera Succulents But Aren’t There are also numerous types of cacti that can be confused with aloes, such as Echinopsis atacamensis and Astrophytum asterias variegated. Other plants that are commonly mistaken for Aloe Vera Succulents are the Dicksonia antarctica, or tree ferns. One of the most common is the Tillandsia, which looks like an Aloe Vera but isn’t. Many succulent plants look similar to Aloe Vera. ![]() ![]() ![]() Is the meter for the line Hickory Dickory Dock? This technique is called scansion, and it is important because it puts visual markers onto an otherwise entirely heard phenomenon. To get a bearing on what these rhythms look and sound like, let’s start with a method for writing out the rhythms of a poem. How do we do scansion and what is the importance of doing it?
![]() ![]() A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4. Matching two numbers won't win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Powerball? However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. How many numbers in Powerball do you need to win a prize? They were sold in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. Three tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $500,000. One was solid in Michigan, while the other was purchased in New Jersey.ĭouble Play numbers are 4, 6, 15, 19, 28, and the Powerball is 15. Two tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million. ![]() No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot. Did anyone win Powerball last night, April 15, 2023? The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing are 1, 33, 34, 56, 59, and the Powerball is 18. Mega Millions numbers: Mega Millions winner! $476M winning lottery ticket sold in New York for April 14 jackpot Powerball winning numbers for 4/15/23 The numbers have been selected for the Saturday, April 15 lottery jackpot worth an estimated $219 million, with a cash option of $116.7 million. Grab your tickets and let's see if you're the game's newest millionaire. The Powerball jackpot took another leap forward after nobody hit all six numbers Wednesday night. 4, 2021 California.Ĭhris Sims is a digital producer at Midwest DOT.Watch Video: 13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot $1.337 billion, Mega Millions - JIllinois. Here are the nation's all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to : Here are the all-time top 10 Powerball jackpots, according to : ![]() No winner, jackpot climbs to $439M Top 10 Powerball lottery jackpots Powerball numbers: Results for Monday, Jan. 21 rose to an estimated $473 million with a cash option of $255.7 million, according to .ĭrawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 p.m. No one matched all six numbers, and no tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $500,000. Zero tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.ĭouble Play numbers are 4, 11, 14, 54, 69, and the Powerball is 16. Nobody matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing are 6, 15, 22, 42, 47, and the Powerball is 26. Mega Millions: Winner! $20M winning lottery ticket sold in New York for Jan. ![]() 18 lottery jackpot worth an estimated $439 million, with a cash option of $237.3 million. The numbers have been chosen for the Wednesday, Jan. There are 25 Powerball drawings in the books since we last saw a jackopt winner.Īre you feeling lucky? Pull up a chair and grab your tickets. ![]() ![]() ![]() Prolonged exposure to heat (for example, insideĪ hot car) accelerates the deterioration of Li-Ion cells. Store Li-Ion batteries between 20☌ and 25☌ (68☏ and 77☏) with 30% to 50% charge.ĭo not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery do not short the external contacts on a battery and do not dispose of aĭo not leave batteries exposed to high temperatures for extended periods. Secondary Battery: Indicates the presence of another battery. Status: Provides a code indicating additional battery status information for service technicians.ĪC Power: Displays Yes when the power cord is plugged in, or No when the power cord is disconnected from the computer.ĬT Number: This number is the identifying number printed on the barcode on the battery. If one or more of theĬell Voltage items displays 0mV, the battery contains three or fewer cells. Cell Voltage represents the capacity for each individual cell. Terminal Voltage: The voltage output from the battery terminals.ĭesign Voltage: Displays the designed voltage of the battery.Ĭell Voltage (1-4): Each battery has up to four cells. When the computer uses AC power, Current displays 0 mA. Remaining Capacity: Displays the remaining charge of the battery in milliampere hours (mAh) instead of a percentage.Ĭurrent: The discharge current, represented in milliamperes (mA). Temperature: The temperature of the battery.ĭesign Capacity: Displays the designed charge capacity of the battery.įull Charge Capacity: Displays the capacity of the battery when fully charged. ![]() Serial Number: The serial number of the battery. ![]() Manufacturer: A code that indicates the manufacturer of the battery.īattery Age: The number of days since the battery was manufactured. In the example, the battery has been charged and Warranty Type: Describes the warranty of the battery.Ĭycle count: The number of times the battery can be fully discharged and recharged. Primary Battery: Summarizes the test result for the primary battery. Displays Charged when the power cord is plugged into the computer or Discharging when the power cord is disconnected. ![]() HP Support Assistant Battery Check resultsīattery calibration might take several hours to complete and is best performed during long periods when the computer is notĬharged or Discharging: Percentage displays how close to a full charge the battery is. You might need to download and install all the updates from HP Support Assistant. HP Battery Check could not access the battery. If a battery was not inserted and you want to test the battery in that compartment. Fully insert a battery into the compartment The pins to see if there is dirt or other foreign matter blocking the connection. If a battery is installed, remove the battery and inspect HP Battery Check did not detect a battery.Ī battery is not installed or detected in the battery compartment. Keep the battery status and Failure ID so you have them available if you need Write down the battery status and Failure ID. The battery experienced a hardware failure. If your computer is within its warranty period, you can contact HP support to verify if your battery is covered. The battery reports a failure and needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Should be replaced to get the most working time out of your battery. This status message is displayed when there is decrease in capacity of battery that occurs over time and with use. The battery functions correctly, but due to normal aging of the battery, the battery life between charges is now significantly Read the remainder of the message for more information. The battery functions properly and as expected. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gene expression in the heart was evaluated by RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), quantitative real-time RT-PCR (qRT-PCR), and Western blotting. Heart structure and function were evaluated by echocardiography and histological assessments. Methods: Both an angiotensin II (Ang II) infusion model and a transverse aortic constriction (TAC) model were used in adult WT and Miat-null knockout ( Miat-KO) mice to induce pathological cardiac hypertrophy. Here we investigated whether Miat regulates cardiac response to pathological hypertrophic stimuli. Rationale: The conserved long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) myocardial infarction associate transcript ( Miat) was identified for its multiple single-nucleotide polymorphisms that are strongly associated with susceptibility to MI, but its role in cardiovascular biology remains elusive. Select the file that you have just downloaded and select import option Reference Manager (RIS). Ablation of lncRNA Miat attenuates pathological hypertrophy and heart failure. Yang L, Deng J, Ma W, Qiao A, Xu S, Yu Y, Boriboun C, Kang X, Han D, Ernst P, Zhou L, Shi J, Zhang E, Li TS, Qiu H, Nakagawa S, Blackshaw S, Zhang J, Qin G. ✉ Corresponding author: Gangjian Qin, MD, FAHA, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine & School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Ave S, Volker Hall G094N, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Snyder Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. ![]() Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan.Ĩ. Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA.ħ. Department of Stem Cell Biology, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan.Ħ. Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USAĥ. Department of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.Ĥ. Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.ģ. Molecular Cardiology Program, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine and School of Engineering, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.Ģ. Liu Yang 1,2,3, Jianxin Deng 1, Wenxia Ma 1, Aijun Qiao 1, Shiyue Xu 1, Yang Yu 2, Chan Boriboun 1, Xiang Kang 1, Dunzheng Han 1, Patrick Ernst 1, Lufang Zhou 1,4, Jiawei Shi 1, Eric Zhang 1, Tao-Sheng Li 5, Hongyu Qiu 6, Shinichi Nakagawa 7, Seth Blackshaw 8, Jianyi Zhang 1, Gangjian Qin 1,2✉ġ. Research Paper Ablation of lncRNA Miat attenuates pathological hypertrophy and heart failure ![]() ![]() **Box Color: Set the color and alpha for the background box.** Hide: Only show the box when a key was pressed, otherwise hide it. **Text: Display mouse events as text.** No Mouse: Don't display mouse events. **Icon: Show the mouse as an icon (default)** Left / Right: Position the mouse icon. * Fade Out Time: How much time it takes for the text to disappear. * Text / Icon Color: Set the color for both the text and mouse icon. * Position: Move the horizontal and vertical margin relative to the 3D View. * Size: Adjust the size for the text or mouse icon. * Start Display: Activates/deactivates display of keys events. * The keys you press will appear by default in the lower-left corner of the 3D View ![]() Or press the Start Display button under Screencast Keys in N panel. Then activate the addon and save preferences. Save it, and in Blender you go to Edit > Preferences > Addon > Install. On Github, click on the link screencastkeys.zip. ![]() Installation of the add-on goes like usual. ** The last used operator (tool) is shown below the box in the 3D View. The screencast Keys addon is available on Github. ** Box Width: Set the minimum size for the box (it resizes automatically if text doesn't fit) Hide: Only show the box when a key was pressed, otherwise hide it. No Mouse: Don't display mouse events.ĭisplay Box Box Color: Set the color and alpha for the background box. Text / Icon Color: Set the color for both the text and mouse icon.įade Out Time: How much time it takes for the text to disappear.ĭisplay Mouse Icon: Show the mouse as an icon (default) Left / Right: Position the mouse icon. Position: Move the horizontal and vertical margin relative to the 3D View. ![]() Size: Adjust the size for the text or mouse icon. Start Display: Activates/deactivates display of keys events. ![]() ![]() 20% engagement in anything is unacceptable and that every demographic (20,30,40,50,60,70 etc) must do their part to strengthen each other and strengthen the fraternity and support what Our Founders intended for the Fraternity to be.ġ7 Iron sharpeneth iron so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.īrother Kyle C.AND God said….I’ll make me a man, A man of Courage, A man of Dignighty, A man who is able to become all that is said, I’ll make him in the color of valor: Krimson Red A man with Gleam,A man of Wisdom, A man who is able to fulfill every woman’s dream, I’ll make him in the color of Integrity: Kappa Kreme A man who concists of no ends or boundaries, A man who is wise in all his decisions, A man who has the willingness to achieve, And the knowledge to obtain every goal, I’ll make a man that compels of no sin, And God said, I’ll start this group of men with ten! Men of Strength,Men of Love, Men who are worthy of treasures from above, Men who are as radiant as diamonds in the sky, And God said, I’ll make a man And I’ll call him A KAPPA Man In summary, we must close the gap in engaging those brothers under 40 and at the same time, the under 40 must also be open and engage the brotherhood. The positive and/or negative foundation of who we become is laid in our lives generally speaking when we are young and oftentimes it becomes to late once we become older and set in our ways. I am not naïve to believe that under/over age of 40 party or like events the same way but there must be some events that can cross all age demographics as the under 40 is our future leaders and if we can’t get them engaged early then they likely won’t be engaged when they become over 40. I respect everyone's opinions in that they can't be discounted but believe that through this forum that we value the differences of thought but also determine how to incorporate how we become more inclusive in that all Brothers whether over or under 40 can be on one accord as were our Founders!Īs it relates to promotional or Founders Day events, we should and must determine ways that when events are planned that we cater to ALL Brothers regardless of age are welcomed to participate in events that caters to all demographic as we are all Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi. Only in America are we free to have open and honest discussions and I love that all of the missives of each and every brother thus far has been thoughtful, respectful and promote vast viewpoints. We should instead affirm good spirit and brotherhood through inclusion. Creating a rule, banning or discouraging the use of J5 seems punitive. Additionally, we should, as a fraternity, encourage the affirmative. With that said, I think all formal communication from chapters, provinces and our national governance structure should use FOUNDER'S DAY not J5. We need to reconnect the 80% of our membership who decided (both undergraduate and alumni) to remain inactive (not financial, sustaining or affiliated with a chapter) after only 2-3 years in the bond. Let's focus Founder's Day on our foundation of brotherhood and continue to try to bring our fraternity together nationally. Remember, our fraternity was foundered on the basis of brotherhood - not community service, not joint organizations and not politics but BROTHERHOOD. To ban a phrase is petty! Let's focus on the big picture: getting brothers to attend the national Founder's Day not having chapters host conflicting events during this time and having the events focus on brotherhood. Founder's Day should be a time of reclamation, rededication and fraternal rejuvenation. I think the protocol around Founder's Day being for Brothers to recommit to the founding of the fraternity and to focus on our revered founders is much more important than the "J5" tag line. Let us not forget the hard work and sacrifice by them to create what we have today. ![]() The Founders have at the very least earned the respect from us that we will do right by them at every turn. ![]() There should be some pride and respect in honoring this century-old organization. Whether typing a Founders Day salutation or speaking it being lazy obviously is not the way to go. If it is something that has to be explained, then we are already missing the mark. Simply put if we are going to use something as a marketing tool, we need to make it relative to the audience for which we are trying to attract. What put it into perspective for me was as I observed someone pick up a flyer not too long ago, they commented by asking, what's J5? Followed by the other asking what does Kappa Alpha Psi has to do with the Jackson Five? I did not like the use of it six years ago and am not a fan of it today. Personally, I hate the use of the moniker and would prefer that it be banned altogether. ![]() ![]() Rate of infusion = įinal answer: Supply 2 bottles of phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml Dose by weight Our patient requires 1000 mg: 1000mg/50mg = 20 minutes Step 3: Calculate the infusion rate in ml/min Step 2: Calculate the total volume of infusion Volume (ml) of phenytoin = x volume of the original pack Step 1: Calculate the volume of phenytoin required Each 5 ml vial of phenytoin sodium contains 250 mg. The consultant has decided to commence intravenous phenytoin with a loading dose of 1000 mg, which is to be diluted in 100 ml of normal saline.Ĭalculate the infusion rate of phenytoin for this patient in ml/min. Whilst in ED, she develops prolonged seizures and status epilepticus. Each question is worth 2 marks.ĭrug calculation topics which may appear in the PSA includeĭuring your rotation in the emergency department, a 24-year-old woman who weighs 60 kg was brought in by ambulance following a seizure. There will be eight questions assessing drug calculation skills in the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA). In contrast, the paediatric population have under-developed organ systems, and medication doses are often based on the age, weight or body surface area of the child.Ĭommon drug calculation errors in clinical practice include miscalculating the concentration of medicine in solution, incorrect dose unit conversion and incorrect rate of administration for infusion. Medication doses may need to be adjusted, as the “safe” dose for a regular adult may no longer be appropriate for them. This is particularly important when prescribing for the elderly and paediatric populations, as they are more vulnerable to medication-related harm.įrailty and reduced renal function are commonly seen in the elderly population. ![]() There are seven drug dosage calculations to attempt you will be able to check your answers when you have completed all of the questions.Drug calculation skills are an important part of prescribing, as calculation errors may lead to significant patient harm. You can test what you have learnt with this drug calculations quiz. The available stock on the ward is 10mg/5ml (10mg in 5ml) elixir. Stock strength (what you’ve got): 100mgĪ patient requires dihydrocodeine 30mg.The strength required (what you want): 200mg.The available stock on the ward is 100mg/ml (100mg in 1ml) oral solution. How to calculate a liquid medication dosageĪ patient requires amisulpride 200mg. How many tablets should the nurse administer to patient X if the available stock strength on the ward is 2.5mg? The doctor prescribes bendroflumethiazide 7.5mg on patient X’s drug chart. Stock strength (what you’ve got): 10mg in one tablet.The strength required (what you want): 20mg.The available stock strength you have is 10mg. The Doctor prescribes promethazine hydrochloride 20mg for patient X. How to calculate the number of tablets required If you are unsure how to convert from one unit of measurement to another, take a look at the conversion table. ![]() Or another way this liquid dose formula can be expressed is: ( What you want / What you’ve got) × What it’s in = Volume dose required Worked examples with stepsīefore working through these worked example questions and attempting the drug calculations quiz in the next part, remember to make sure the strength required and stock strength is always in the same units of measure (ie., both ng, both mcg, both mg or both g). To calculate the volume dose for liquid medicine, use this formula: (Strength required / Stock strength) × Stock volume = Volume dose required Or another way this drug dosage formula can be expressed is: What you want / What you’ve got = Number of tablet(s) required To calculate the number of tablets, use the following formula: Strength required / Stock strength = Number of tablet(s) required Finally, in part 3, you can test what you have learnt by attempting the drug calculations quiz. ![]()
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