All of the following are precautions to be taken before administering a general anesthetic EXCEPT _______
a. allowing the patient to fall into a state of unconsciousness
b. administering the anesthetic only when the patient has an empty stomach
c. cautioning patients not to drive for 12 to 24 hours
d. advising patients to avoid alcohol and depressant drugs two to three days before the surgery and one day after the surgery
a
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Before adding any dyes or flavorings to a patient's compounded medication, the pharmacy technician should be aware of:
A) Whether the patient's insurance covers these additions. B) The patient's allergies or sensitivities. C) The range of acceptable flavor profiles. D) The range of acceptable color profiles.
What is the most common cause of cephalization as seen on the upright chest film?
a. Renal failure b. Left heart failure c. Hypoxemia d. Empyema
HCPCS Level II codes in the range J0120-J9999 would be used for:
A) durable medical equipment (DME). B) dental procedures. C) diagnostic radiology services. D) drugs administered other than oral method.
Biological agents that can spread disease to living things are ________ materials.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).