Flurazepam (Dalmane) is classified as a long-acting benzodiazepine. The antianxiety effects of flurazepam are usually evident the day after taking the flurazepam dose. Select the precaution that you will emphasize to a patient when you give him the prescription the doctor has written.
A. Do not take other antianxiety agents at the same time.
B. Do not drink alcohol while taking flurazepam.
C. Avoid hazardous activities.
D. All of the above are correct.
Answer: D
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1. Hold the cane on the weaker side of the body. 2. Move the cane forward while the body weight is between both legs. 3. The length of the cane should permit the elbow to be fully extended. 4. Move the weaker leg forward while the weight is between the cane and the stronger leg. 5. Move the stronger leg forward while the weight is between the cane and the weaker leg.
Making long-term meaningful improvement in patient safety requires changing the underlying human dynamics involved in individual and organizational behavior
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.