List three advantages to checking blood glucose levels instead of urine glucose levels


(Any 3 of the following)
increased accuracy over urine, ability to detect both low and high glucose levels, better regulation of insulin dosage, unlimited flexibility with regard to time of the test, improved control over diabetes

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You are called to the lodge to assist a 25-year-old man who reportedly is having hallucinations. When you arrive, he is sitting quietly and appears calm. Information obtained in your SAMPLE history indicates that the patient started having hallucinations yesterday. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia a few years ago and has been prescribed two different medications. Which of the following

questions is most pertinent to the situation and should be asked next? a. "Do you believe that the hallucinations are real?" b. "Have you been taking your medications as prescribed?" c. "Have you been eating and drinking adequately?" d. "Has your doctor considered increasing the dose of your medication?"

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The sixth and final step in 12-lead EKG interpretation is to

A) check for bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks. B) determine the presence of miscellaneous effects. C) check for ventricular hypertrophy. D) check for myocardial infarction/ischemia.

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Using the CPT manual, select a code for the following procedure

IPV, subcutaneous

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Diazepam is an example of a Schedule ________ drug.

A. I B. II C. III D. IV

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