What is the most appropriate way to determine the proper size of a nasal airway?
A) From the tip of the nose to the tip of the ear
B) From the tip of the jaw to the tip of the ear
C) From the corner of the mouth to the tip of the ear
D) From the corner of the mouth to the angle of the jaw
Answer: A) From the tip of the nose to the tip of the ear
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If a patient disagrees with information in his medical record, what can he do?
A. Bring the error to the attention of the physician to change. B. Submit a written correction that will be added to the medical record. C. Bring a malpractice lawsuit against the physician. D. Request the record to be destroyed.
Which of the following should be suspected as a potential cause of syncope?
A) Hypovolemia B) Cardiac arrhythmia C) Unknown cause D) All of the above
Georgia is a 27-year-old patient who has allergic rhinitis. She has a severe allergy to animal dander, which causes sneezing and severe congestion. She is engaged to marry Bob, who has a cat. The cat is almost 15 years old and has been with Bob since it was a kitten. Finding another home for the cat is not an option—neither Bob nor Georgia wants to do that. Unfortunately, over-the-counter antihistamines have not worked. Georgia states that she is currently taking Allegra®, but it is plain to see that she is still very congested. What alternatives might the physician suggest for Georgia?
A. Double the amount of Allegra® she is taking B. Wear a mask when the cat is in the room C. Do not allow the cat into the bedroom at night D. See an allergist for desensitization injections E. There is no other option but to get rid of the cat
Which part of the prescription contains patient instructions?
A. Medication prescribed B. Patient information C. Subscription D. Transcription E. Inscription