In many cases, for all age populations, pulse oximetry has replaced arterial blood gases (ABGs) as the routine method of monitoring blood oxygenation, due to its low cost, ease, and decreased potential for infection

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In which of the following situations would it be a good idea to alert the pharmacist of potentially stolen, forged, or altered prescriptions?

a. The pharmacy has received a large number of prescriptions for C-II drugs from one physician. b. A new patient comes to the pharmacy with several prescriptions for different medications. c. A longtime patient transfers his prescriptions to a different pharmacy. d. A physician calls the pharmacy with an increased dosage of medication for a particular patient.

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What will be an ideal response?

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