What is the best action to take prior to administering oral glucose to a young female patient?
A) Determine the patient's blood glucose level.
B) Make sure the patient has insulin available if needed.
C) Ask if the patient is allergic to glucose.
D) Determine if the patient is pregnant.
A
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Which of the following describes the sublingual route of medication administration?
A) The medication is breathed into the lungs, such as from an inhaler. B) The medication is swallowed whole, not chewed. C) The medication is injected under the skin. D) The medication is placed under the tongue.
You arrive on the scene of a patient who complains of worsening shortness of breath for the past few days. The patient presents with an SpO2 of 90%, ETCO2 of 45, normal wave form, crackles, and a temperature of 101.5°F. You should suspect:
A) CHF. B) COPD. C) pneumonia. D) ARDS.
What factors are considered in determining the level of medical decision making?
What will be an ideal response?
Stocking many spare supplies ____.
A. is the result of an organized medical assistant B. is unwise because of the administrative budget C. allows for supplies to be kept in several locations D. makes supplies easier to count when doing inventory E. creates increased need to discard expired administrative supplies