Patients taking which of the following drugs should be told to avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate?
A) theophylline
B) flunasolide
C) diphenhydramine HCl
D) codeine
A
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____________________ results in direct stimulation of the adrenal medulla resulting in the release of epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine (noradrenalin)
a. Collateral stimulation b. Parasympathetic stimulation c. Endocrine stimulation d. Sympathetic stimulation
You have been chosen by the medical director to give a 15-minute presentation on cold-related emergencies to a local volunteer fire department. In preparing the talk, which one of the following points should you emphasize?
A) Emergency responders play a critical role in caring for the hypothermic patient since the most important phase of care occurs during the first 30 minutes. B) Of the two types of cold-related injuries, a local cold injury, or frostbite, is more life-threatening since it can result in the loss of fingers, toes, arms, or legs. C) Coma or unresponsiveness in the patient suffering a cold-related injury is actually protective since it decreases the body's energy requirements. D) A cold-related emergency becomes critical when the body temperature falls below 79°F since at this point the body loses ability to regulate its temperature.
Which of the following statements regarding chest compressions is TRUE?
A) Compress the chest at a rate of at least 120 compressions per minute in an adult. B) Use a compression pattern of 15 compressions followed by two ventilations for adult patients. C) Mechanical devices can be a useful tool in the case of prolonged CPR or in situations where manpower is scarce. D) Compress the adult chest to a depth of one inch and then allow the chest to fully recoil.
What is meant by verifying medical necessity when reviewing a claim?
What will be an ideal response?