The practice of taking multiple medications at the same time is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
polypharmacy
Taking several medications concurrently is polypharmacy. Many geriatric patients take more than one medication at the same time.
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A. I, II, III, and IV B. I, II and III only C. II and IV only D. II, II, and IV only
Which of the following is NOT an example of blunt dissection of tissue?
a. Gloved finger against tissue. b. Dissection sponge (peanut) c. Surgeon and assistant pull open peritoneum bilaterally. d. Endo Shears are used through laparoscopic trocar to separate tissue.
If an accident such as a needlestick occurs, the injured health care worker should immediately:
A) contact his or her immediate supervisor B) fill out the necessary health care forms C) cleanse the area with isopropyl alcohol and apply an adhesive bandage D) take the needle back to the clinical laboratory for verification of the accident
The appropriate way to deal with a caller who refuses to identify himself is to ____.
A. put the call through to the physician immediately B. suggest that he write a letter to the physician and mark it "Personal" C. tell him that you cannot help him if he does not identify himself D. ask him to explain the problem to you E. forward the call to the office manager