You are on the scene of an accident when a patient with diabetes suddenly becomes confused and unable to respond appropriately. What form of treatment should be implemented?
A) Treat with a small dose of insulin.
B) Treat with a sugary substance.
C) Call the EMS.
D) None of the above
B
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A. pneumothorax B. heart failure C. cardiac arrest D. aortic aneurism
What should a pharmacy technician do if they suspect that a patient is addicted to a drug?
a. Refuse to refill the prescription. b. Counsel the patient about drug treatment programs in the area. c. Bring the matter to the attention of the pharmacist. d. Call the police.
Telephone calls that require the physician's personal attention include ____.
A. administrative questions B. requests for referrals to other doctors C. billing inquiries D. reports from hospitals regarding a patient's satisfactory progress E. patient requests to discuss abnormal test results
Disapproval of seeing pictures of actual body parts and excluding men from childbirth are examples of ________ that can impact a patient's health care.
A. risk factors B. noncompliance C. cultural beliefs D. assessment