You are assessing a 49-year-old male complaining of lower back pain. Which one of the following would be pertinent medical information related to the back pain that the EMT will obtain using the SAMPLE mnemonic?
A) Heart rate of 48 and cool clammy skin
B) Childhood case of measles
C) Last tetanus shot five years ago
D) Arthritis in the spine and pelvis
D
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When recording information about a patient's medications, what should the dental auxiliary call particular attention to?
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