Which of the following is true about EZ-open prescription bottle lids?

They must be provided to all elderly patients
They must be provided to any individual who does not have children living in his or her home
All prescriptions require these lids are used; however, patients may request that they not be used
A prescriber or a patient may request that these lids are placed on their medication containers


A prescriber or a patient may request that these lids are placed on their medication containers

Rationale: The Poison Prevention Act allows the prescriber or patient to request an EZ-open container lid.

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A. appendix. B. pancreas. C. spleen. D. stomach.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is the best answer to the question, "Are all stroke patients paralyzed on one side of their body?"

a. "Yes. Both the arm and leg on the same side will always be paralyzed." b. "No. Some patients suffering a stroke will show no signs of paralysis at all." c. "No. Paralysis can occur on both sides of the body and in different limbs." d. "No. Some stroke patients may have only slight weakness on one side of their bodies."

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Which of the following ly describes insertion of a Combitube?

A. Place the patient's neck in a flexed position and insert the Combitube through the left side of the patient's mouth. B. Open the mouth with the tongue-jaw lift maneuver and insert the Combitube in the midline of the patient's mouth. C. Hyperextend the patient's neck and insert the Combitube in the midline of the patient's mouth. D. Open the patient's airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver and insert the Combitube through the right side of the patient's mouth.

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