Which of the following is an Internet-accessible database that hospitals and health care systems can use to report medication errors?
NCCMERP
ISMP
MEDMARX
MedWatch
MEDMARX
Rationale: MEDMARX is an Internet-accessible database and registry of adverse drug events hospitals located in the United States. It is used to report medication errors, and focuses on preventing these so that they do not lead to adverse drug events. It also promotes better understanding about adverse drug reactions.
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A. teratology B. toxicology C. teratogenicity D. none of the above
Which of the following organizations is responsible for the administration of FAERS?
OSHA FDA ASHP ACPE
By law, use of the new ICD-10 coding classification system will begin on _____ and will replace the current ICD-9 coding system.
A. January 01, 2012 B. June 01, 2013 C. October 30, 2012 D. October 01, 2013
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
A. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults. B. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible. C. obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents. D. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering.