Which of the following medications must be monitored via a blood test?
losartan
digoxin
furosemide
buspirone
digoxin
Rationale: Digoxin must be monitored via a blood test. This is primarily to determine the proper dosage and to prevent side effects. The difference between safe and harmful levels of this drug is very small.
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At a health fair, a patient informs you that she has just been prescribed a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for her asthma. She states that she is confused about how to take the medication when needed. Which one of the following statements about the MDI would be most appropriate for you to make?
A) "Take it every 4 hours around the clock, even if you feel fine." B) "Make sure to store the metered-dose inhaler in your refrigerator." C) "You should only take the medication after calling your doctor." D) "It is important to shake the inhaler vigorously before taking the medication."
All medical terms have a(n) ________ that contains the base meaning of the term.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When a provider writes a prescription for controlled substances, what must be on the prescription?
a. DEA b. Date c. Full address of patient d. All the above
A(n) ________ procedure is one that requires a radiologist to insert a catheter, wire, or other testing device into a patient's blood vessel or organ through the skin or a body orifice and requires surgical aseptic technique.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).