The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the nursing home: Start Duragesic® patch, apply 25 mcg/hr patch Q72 h. D/C morphine sulfate SR after patch applied

What does the abbreviation "SR" mean after the drug name morphine sulfate?


sustained release

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a. pressure b. moisture c. noise d. radiation

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Which state allows for the reduced educational preparation of the dental hygienist?

A) Iowa B) Alabama C) Washington D) Florida E) Mississippi

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Denise is a 24-year-old who has been diagnosed with SARS. She has a fever, headache, and says she just aches all over. She is very worried, though, because she is a single mother and has two young children, ages 3 and 5. She knows that SARS is highly contagious and sometimes fatal, and she does not want to transmit the disease to her children. Which of the following might be your best suggestion for Denise?

A. "Don't worry; children have a natural immunity to most diseases." B. "Wear a mask and gloves at all times." C. "Is there someone else your children could stay with until you recover?" D. "Just be sure to wash your hands before feeding the children." E. "Make sure the children wash their hands frequently."

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Determining which insurance is the primary payer and assuring that no more than 100 percent of the charges are paid to the provider and/or reimbursed to the patient is called ______________

A) capitation B) ?coinsurance C) gatekeeping D) ?coordination of benefits

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