After administering Dextrose 50 percent to a patient with altered mental status, which one of the following BEST indicates a positive therapeutic effect or response to the medication?
A) Absence of an allergic reaction
B) Pulse oximeter reading of 99 percent on room air
C) Drop in blood pressure from 156/90 to 120/80 mmHg
D) Mental status that is alert and oriented
D
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On which schedule are drugs listed that are currently accepted for medical use in the United States and have a lower potential for abuse than certain other drugs but can lead to moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence if abused?
A) Schedule I B) Schedule II C) Schedule III D) Schedule IV
An overdose of salicylate (acetylsalicylic acid) results in which of the following?
A. Metabolic acidosis followed by respiratory alkalosis B. Respiratory alkalosis followed by metabolic acidosis C. Metabolic alkalosis followed by respiratory alkalosis D. None of the above
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners in a company-owned medical practice are often referred to as ________ providers.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
____ is the second most common preanalytical error that the phlebotomist can control.
A. Inappropriate handling of specimens B. Withdrawing blood too quickly C. The incorrect order of draw D. Using too small of a needle