Which blood laboratory test result is most
important to check before administering the first prescribed dose of carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) to a patient?
a. International normalized ratio (INR)
b. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level
c. White blood cell (WBC) count
d. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
ANS: C
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a. Errors of commission b. Errors of omission c. Errors in planning d. Errors in execution e. Errors in assessment
When flossing the person's teeth, you need to:
a. Use sponge swabs b. Break off an 18-inch piece of dental floss from the dispenser c. Give the floss dispenser to the person to tear their own floss d. Use the bristles of the toothbrush to floss in between teeth
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A) Battery B) Assault C) Invasion of privacy D) Dereliction of duty
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