Your patient is a 40-year-old male who ingested 30 tablets of Lexapro and 24 tablets of Tylenol PM. Which of the following is the most important question you should ask?
A) "Why did you take these medications?"
B) "Have you ever done this before?"
C) "Do you have a history of depression?"
D) "How long ago did you take these medications?"
D
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1. An integrated health care system that can provide a full range of a patient's needs 2. A knowledge regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases 3. A commitment to CQI 4. A sophisticated clinical and administrative information system that helps assess patterns in the clinical practice a. 1 and 3 only b. 2 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Which of the following is commonly called the windpipe?
A) larynx B) trachea C) bronchi D) epiglottis
A patient requests to see his health care record. Which is the best answer as to the rights of the patient?
A. The patient's health care information falls within the sole province of the health care provider. B. The patient must contact the DHHS to access this information. C. The patient possesses the right of access to his own information. D. The patient has limited rights to access his information as protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Which drug is derived from a mineral source?
A. Potassium chloride B. Quinine C. Cod-liver oil D. Penicillin E. Digitoxin