Medication errors should be reported to which of the following agencies by using the MedWatch program?

CDC
FDA
DEA
CMS


FDA

Rationale: The MedWatch program is managed by the FDA. It is used for reporting adverse or sentinel events.

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________ disease occurs when the cortex of the adrenal gland is damaged, decreasing the production of adrenocortical hormones

a. Atkin's b. Adam's c. Allison's d. Addison's

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Which of the following statements regarding private water supply distribution systems is MOST accurate?

A. They may supplement municipal supplies. B. They may share pipes with municipal systems. C. They are very different from municipal systems. D. They provide potable water suitable for drinking.

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Which of the following values is the generally accepted initial setting when setting up a ventilator?

a. Tidal volume: 500–1000 mL b. Respiratory rate: 12–20 breaths per minute c. PEEP: average of 15 mm Hg d. FiO2: 100 percent

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Which of the following best describes the major role of the medical assistant in draping the patient?

a. To decrease patient anxiety b. To examine selected areas efficiently c. To maintain modesty d. To prevent contamination

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