Interpret the physicians' medication orders. Theophylline 160 mg po q6h
What will be an ideal response?
Give theophylline 160 mg orally every 6 hours
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A) Allergens use the available oxygen molecules. B) Antibodies depress the brain's respiratory center. C) Histamine constricts the bronchioles. D) Antigens increase the body's need for oxygen.
Why is it a good idea to use a form to report progress on a patient?
a. So none of the primary reporting items gets missed b. So you don't have to do as much writing/typing c. So you can copy the form and white-out the area needing changes, and then copy it again after making the updates d. For ease in billing
If a phlebotomist is collecting blood specimens from a patient in the nuclear medicine department, he or she needs to be:
A) aware of the potential mechanical hazards B) wearing a dosimeter badge C) aware of the MSDSs for that area D) aware of the chemical spill procedures
In this situation, what is the most appropriate action for the MA to take?
ACTION ONE Carl should tell the patient that the change is probably not a problem, but that he’ll have to check with the office manager first. ACTION TWO Since Carl values patient satisfaction, he should accommodate the patient’s request, and change the visit date on the routing slip. ACTION THREE Carl should politely refuse the patient’s request.