Explain why health care professionals must be 100 percent accurate when performing math calculations on the job
Prevent negative consequences to patient health, prevent billing and bookkeeping errors, prevent waste of supplies.
(Students may have other answers.)
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Myocardial infarction pain does not occur in the absence of physical exertion or emotional stress. 2. Nitroglycerin should be placed sublingually and allowed to dissolve. 3. Orthostatic hypotension and headache are common side effects of nitroglycerin. 4. Angina pectoris never advances to myocardial infarction. 5. Pain associated with myocardial infarction is usually relieved by nitroglycerin.
Sarah is 37 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 17 years old. She has been well managed for the most part and does fairly well at keeping her blood sugar under control. She has been having some visual disturbances in the past few weeks and is being seen by an ophthalmologist for the first time. The ophthalmologist diagnosed her with proliferative retinopathy and macular
edema, both due to the diabetes. A treatment plan was discussed with the patient and she will be seen again in two months time. First-listed diagnosis: ________ Secondary diagnoses: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following is the proper way to dispose of outdated, noncontrolled drugs?
A. Use a disposal company that destroys biohazardous waste B. Complete DEA Form 41 and contact the DEA for instructions C. Throw them in the trash D. Flush them down the toilet E. Give them back to the pharmaceutical representative
FAT TOM is a mnemonic to help us remember conditions conducive for growth of bacteria. What does the mnemonic stand for?