Which of the following is NOT classified as a high-alert medication?

Narcotics
Adrenergic agonists
Antidiarrheal agents
Antiarrhythmics


Antidiarrheal agents

Rationale: Antidiarrheal agents are not classified as high-alert medications. Classes of high-alert medications include: adrenergic agonists, adrenergic antagonists, anesthetic agents, antiarrhythmics, and anti-thrombotic agents.

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a. admitting the patient a day prior to surgery to have presurgery tests. b. having the patient get presurgery tests on an outpatient basis. d. having the patient get presurgery tests in the emergency room. e. omitting presurgery test requirements.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is the number of continuing education units required by the American Association of Medical Assistants to recertify the Certified Medical Assistant credential?

a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 60

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