You are managing a conscious patient who you believe is having an acute ischemic stroke. After administering oxygen, your next priority should include:
A. providing prompt transport for possible fibrinolytic therapy.
B. determining whether the patient has prescribed nitroglycerin
C. closely monitoring the blood pressure
D. completing a detailed physical examination before providing transport.
Answer: A. providing prompt transport for possible fibrinolytic therapy.
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a. Trade information with pharmacy technicians at other pharmacies. b. Follow FDA announcements. c. DAW fake medications list d. Ask the manufacturer which are the real medications and which are the fake ones.
Certain sympathomimetics, such as epinephrine, should NOT be used ophthalmically while wearing soft contact lenses because they may:
A) cause cataracts B) discolor the lenses C) erode (dissolve) the lenses D) cause a painful allergic reaction
1.05 milliliters = ________ liter
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Which of the following is NOT a risk of health information technology?
Medication errors involve mislabeled bar codes and unclear computer screens It is able to track the effectiveness of treatment options and quality of care Adverse events may occur because of strain on health care personnel if workflow becomes complicated Alert fatigue occurs when excessive drug safety alterations occur