Which of the following drug classifications is NOT listed on the ISMP List of High-Alert Drug Classes or Categories of Medications?

Thrombolytics
Hypoglycemics (oral)
Antibiotics
Cardioplegic solutions


Antibiotics

Rationale: Antibiotics are not listed on the ISMP list of "High-Alert Drug Classes or Categories of Medications" because of their generally wide margin of safety.

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Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.62, PCO2 = 32 mm Hg, HCO3– = 29 mEq/L

a. Acute (uncompensated) metabolic alkalo-sis b. Combined metabolic and respiratory alka-losis c. Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis d. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

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What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

What will be an ideal response?

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A patient's check is returned for insufficient funds. Which of the following applies to the patient account balance after the amount of the NSF check is posted and an entry is made in the adjustment column?

a. Account balance is decreased. b. Account balance is increased. c. Account balance does not change. d. Adjustment is added

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Which of the following is a term for a procedure to place special tubes in the ears if the symptoms become chronic?

a. Myringotomy b. Tympanotomy c. Tympanostomy d. Myringostomy

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