While caring for a 60-year-old man with a suspected femur fracture, your partner accidentally administers the full vial of morphine sulfate (15 mg) when only 4 mg was ordered. What adverse effects are likely to occur in this patient?
A) Widened QRS and respiratory depression
B) Hypotension and tachypnea
C) Sedation and hypertension
D) Hypotension and respiratory depression
D
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The study of the effects of medications on the body in relation to age and weight is called:
A) measurement and documentation. B) pharmacology. C) pharmacodynamics. D) pharmacokinetics.
Which agency outlines first responder standards in the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)?
A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B. National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) D. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Why would the patient experiencing an allergic reaction tell you that it is easier to breathe following administration of epinephrine?
A) Drying of mucus in the airways B) Dilation of the bronchioles C) Increased blood flow to the lungs D) Decreased blood pressure
Providers are paid a capitation amount for each:
a. service. b. patient enrolled in the program. c. referral. d. None of the above