Which of the following is the leading cause of drug administration errors?
a. Wrong patient
b. Wrong drug
c. Wrong time
d. Wrong route
e. Wrong dosage
e
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You have been called to a residence for a 14-year-old male patient, who states that he intentionally took some medication to kill himself. Assessment indicates that he is alert and oriented, and has an open airway and adequate breathing. Given the situation, the EMT's next action should be to:
A) Ask the patient if he feels nauseated B) Determine what was taken C) Check the radial pulse and skin characteristics D) Inquire why the patient took the medication
Because paraffin has a high heat capacity, it is an excellent ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Calculate the following dosages by using dimensional analysis. A dosage of furosemide 15 mg IM is ordered. It is available as 20 mg / 2 mL. How many mL should be given?A. 0.2 mLB. 0.5 mLC. 1.2 mLD. 1.5 mL
What will be an ideal response?