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What medication should a healthcare professional have available for a patient who is experiencing an insulin overdose   Glucagon  
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a patient who is about to beginsulin glargine (LANTUS)therapy health care professionals should recognize the need for additional precautions because the patient also takes what type of drug   beta blockers  
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A patient taking Propylthacil (PTU)reports weight gain drowsiness and depression what adverse reaction should healthcare provider suspect   hypothyroidism  
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When considering replacement therapy options for a patient who has chronic adencortical insufficiency the primary care provider should use what drug   hydrocortisone (Cortef)  
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A patient taking metformin (glucophage)plans to undergo angiography using iodine containing contrast dye what would the interaction between metformin and IV contrast dye   Acute renal failure  
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instructions to include for the patient about to begin levothyroxine (Synthroid)therapy   expect lifelong therapy with the drug  
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When caring for a patient taking levothyroxine the nurse should monitor for   weight loss  
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Onset of NPH insulin (Humulin N)   1 - 2 hours  
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onset of insulin glargine (LANTUS)   1 hour  
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onset of regular insulin (Humulin R)   30 minutes to 1 hour  
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Onset of lispro insulin (HUMALOG)   Less than 15 minutes  
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A primary care provider should prescribe a lower dose of vancomycin for a patient who hasrespiratory tract infection and what condition   Renal impairment  
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what drug should a provider prescribe for a patient who has streptococcal pharyngitis and is allergic to penicillin   Erythromycin  
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the primary care provider is prescribing drug therapy for a patient who sputum culture results indicate MRSA what drug should be administered   Vancomycin  
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administering erythromycin to a patient who has pneumococcal pneumonia the nurse should monitor for what adverse effects   cardiac dysrhythmias  
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administering IV ceftriaxone Rocephin to a patient to treat bacterial meningitis the nurse find the IV insertion site to be warm and red and what should she do   stop thE ceftriaxone infusion  
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A nurse is caring for a patient taking ciprofloxacin cipro for urinary tract infection who also has rheumatoid arthritis and takes prednisone prelone the nurse should tell the patient to report which adverse effect of ciprofloxan   tendon pain  
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a nurse is caring for a patient who is about to receive gentamicin garamycin to treat a systemic infection the healthcare professional should question in the use of the drug for a patient who is also taking what   furosemide lasix  
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a healthcare professional should question that use of misoprostol Cytotec for a patient who has What   a positive pregnancy test  
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a nurse is caring for a patient who has recently had a myocardial infarction and is about to begin taking docusate sodium colace the nurse should explain that Docusate sodium will have what therapeutic effect   Prevent straining  
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the nurse is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking Ranitidine zantac to treat GERD the nurse should tell the patient to take certain precautions when taking what over the counter drug   antiacids  
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a nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has peptic ulcer disease on how to properly take Ranitidine what statement would indicate effective teaching by the nurse   I should call my doctor if my stools look black and sticky  
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the nurse was preparing to administer promethazine to an adult client who is experiencing nausea and vomiting what current medication taken by the client earlier in the day may interact with promethazine to cause an intensification of an adverse effect   metroprolol  
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health care professional is caring for a patient who has been taking alprazolam xanax for an extended period of time to treat anxiety what would happen if Pulled off alprazolam abruptly   withdrawal symptoms  
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a client should receive a dose of flumazenil romazicon to treat what   benzodiazepine overdose  
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a nurse is caring for a client and has depression and has been taking paroxetine Paxil for two days the client suddenly developed high fever hallucinations and anxiety What adverse reaction is the client likely experiencing   Serotonin syndrome  
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a nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lithium carbonate for almost a year the nurse knows that the client lithium carbonate levels should be monitored every   every 1 to 3 months  
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because of the potential for adverse effects what should a healthcare professional recommend for patients who begin taking carbamazepine tegretol   begin taking the drug at a low dose  
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healthcare professional should Advise the patient who is taking phenelzine Nardil avoid tyrenne rich foods because of an increased risk for what adverse reaction   Hypertensive crisis  
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a health care professional is caring for a young adult patient who is taking fluoxetine prozac to treat depression the healthcare professional should tell the patient and the patient's family to report what   suicidal thoughts  
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when caring for a patient who is taking risperidone risperdal for schizophrenia the healthcare professionals should monitor what adverse effects of the drug   polyuria  
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a client has been taking chlorpromazine Thorazine for several years for paranoid schizophrenia what recent manifestations should lead the nurse to suspect that the client is developing tardive dyskinesia   lip smacking  
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A nurse is caring for a school age child who recently began a prescription for atomoxetine strattera what should the nurse monitor for   Upper abdominal tenderness  
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A client who has Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa carbidopa Sinemet and pramipexole Mirapex for what should the nurse monitor   orthostatic hypotension  
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client to take phenytoin Dilantin must perform good oral hygiene why is oral hygiene important for these clients   Gingival hyperplasia  
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What drugs increase the risk of Reye's syndrome   Aspirin  
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health care provider should buy the patient who has what to stop taking ibuprofen advil to treat an occasional headache or   Peptic ulcer disease  
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The healthcare professionals should understand that naloxone narcan can reverse the effects of an excessive dosage of what   Morphine  
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a healthcare professional should question the use of acetaminophen tylenol for patient to have what   alcohol use disorder  
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alendronate fosomax is contraindicated for patients who   should remain flat on bed rest  
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What is the term for bones that are filled with holes   osteoporosis  
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gout symptoms are treated with   NSAIDs and colchicine Colcrys  
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An example of a disease modifying antirheumatic drug DMARD is   Methotrexate rheumatrex  
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a nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed isosorbide mononitrate Imdur for chronic stable angina the nurse should plan to monitor client for what   Headache  
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a nurse is caring for a client who takes a daily dose of warfarin coumadin the client begins vomiting blood what medications should the nurse prepare to give to reverse the effects of warfarin   vitamin K  
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and nurses reinforcing teaching for a client who is to begin taking a new prescription for niacin Nyack or the nurse should instruct the client to expect what   facial flushing  
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A healthcare professional caring for a patient to begin taking simvastatin zocor the healthcare professional should tell the patient to report what serious adverse reaction that could warrant stopping drug therapy   muscle pain  
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A patient takes carvedilol coreg for hypertension about to take oral antidiabetic drug for type 2 diabetes mellitus PCP should be aware the patient is at an increased risk for what if She take both drugs   Hypoglycemia  
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the nurse would assess which laboratory value to determine the effectiveness of IV heparin   activated partial thromboplastin time aPTT  
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nurse understands that the patient's international normalized ration INR value of 2.5 means that   the patient's warfarin dose is therapeutic  
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before emergency surgery the nurse would anticipate administering which medication to a patient receiving heparin   protamine sulfate  
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Which test will the nurse used to assess for adverse reactions to HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors statins   Liver function tests  
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Would tPA be used to decrease blood pressure   No  
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what would a nurse monitor for a patient taking propranolol before the morning dose   pulse rate and blood pressure  
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a patient taking oral contraceptives cause her health care professional because she forgot to take one of her pills what should she do   take the Miss toast along with the next dose  
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health care professional is caring for a patient is about to begin taking premarin what reverse reaction should the patient report   vaginal bleeding  
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The gonadotropic hormones are secreted by which gland   pituitary  
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the vital electrolyte that is lost with loop diuretic is   potassium  
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And non malignant growth of the prostate gland that constricts the urethra is   BPH  
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DDAVP is used to treat   bedwetting  
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upon subscribing sildenafil viagra should the healthcare professional educate the patient to take nitroglycerin immediately at the onset of chest pain while taking the Med   No  
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A diuretic for blood sodium reabsorption and increase water excretion used to treat moderate hypertension   thiazide diuretics  
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a diuretic to block the reabsorption of water and sodium back into the bloodstream but Allow of potassium to be reabsorbed   Potassium sparing diuretics  
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this diuretic is used for patients who have increased intracranial pressure due to head trauma and brain tumor or other illness that affects the brain   osmotic diuretics  
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the most effective diuretics mainly used to treat congestive heart failure by decreasing the volume of blood that the heart has to circulate   loop diuretics  
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what should a nurse include when advising a patient about the use of montelukast singulair   take the drug once a day in the evening  
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when buys any patient who is beginning Fluticasone propionate/salmeterolAdvair therapy what instructions should the nurse include   increase weight bearing activity  
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and there should tell a patient who is taking albuterol proventil to report what possible indications of a serious adverse effect   palpitations  
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health care professional is caring for a patient who is taking codeine what is the most important assessment Following administration of the drug   respirations  
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when explaining how a patient should use Ipratropium atrovent A nurse should include what instructions   Wait 5 minutes between using a drug and another inhaled drug  
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a nurse is advising a patient about the use of cromolyn sodium Intal what instructions should the nurse include   expect a bitter aftertaste  
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and nurses talking to a patient who has prescribed albuterol proventil via inhaler for asthma management the nurse should tell the patient to use the albuterol inhaler before using the fluticasone inhaler why   albuterol will increase the absorption of fluticasone  
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phenylephrine is a   decongestant  
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Diphenhydramine is a   antihistamine  
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Guaifenesin is a   expectorant  
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dextromethorphan is a   antitussive  
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Is electroshock therapy an alternative medicine   No  
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is estrogen replacement drug   yes  
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what drugs cross the blood brain barrier   psychotropic  
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Ototoxicity is damage to the   ear  
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is isolation a drug cycle stage   No  
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this medication prevent a problem from occurring   prophylactic  
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this medication helps determine if a disease is present   diagnostic  
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This medication treats and corrects an illness   curative  
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Medication that destroys something   destructive  
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medication that makes the patient more comfortable   palliative  
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medication that supplements or provide something the patient is lacking   replacement  
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two jacks taken together that can make a drug less powerful   antagonist  
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Mild reactions to medications such as nausea and constipation   side effects  
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two drugs taken together to make each work more effectively than when taken alone   agonist  
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sites for medications bind to create physiologic effects   receptors  
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severe reaction to medication that may cause the prescriber to change the medication being taken   adverse reaction  
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filling the IV tubing with fluid and letting air out of the IV line   Priming  
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adding another line of fluid to an IV line   Piggybacking  
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attaching the IV bag to the IV line   spiking  
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fast iv administration of a small volume of fluid   Iv push  
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part of the Ivy that remains in dwelling in the patient after the needle is removed   catheter  
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a bowl in which medications are crushed   mortar  
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your patient has trouble swallowing the physician has ordered that oral meds be mixed with food what medication would cause you to contact the physician   time release tablets  
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Are transdermal patches enteral medications   No  
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is diarrhea contraindicated for using the oral route   No  
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tablets that are marked in Half for easy separation are   Scored  
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Elixir contains   alcohol  
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Buccal medications are placed   in the cheek  
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what are the reasons enemas are administered   to soften stool cleanse bowels and deliver medications  
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Are transdermal patches used to administer insulin   No  
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Where are ophthalmic medications administered   in the eye  
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Are oral medications considered parenteral   No  
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which syringe would be used for allergy testing   tuberculin  
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a properly administered intradermal injection should   create a wheal  
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A z track injection is a form of which route   Intermuscular  
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the flu vaccine is usually given via what route   intermuscular  
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the recommended site for the intermUscular injections in infants and small children is the   Vastus lateralis  
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what injection site is located in the Arm   Deltoid  
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dialysis is procedure involving IV fluids for a condition affecting what organ   kidney failure  
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A y tubing setup is used to administer   Blood products  
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Vein inflammation   Phlebitis  
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IV fluids and meds leak into the surrounding tissue   infiltration  
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A blood clot   Thrombus  
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Bubbles released into the bloodstream   air emboli  
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is otic medications to go in the eyes   No  
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Otic and opthamalic solutions are interchangeable   No  
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metered dose inhaler are used to deliver specific doses of medication through a handheld inhalation device   true  
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nasal medications are used to treat conditions such as asthma and allergies   true  
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otic medications should be administered at room temperature to prevent discomfort   true  
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three times a day   tid  
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polypharmacy is a problem for   Geriatrics  
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A life-threatening allergic reaction   anaphylaxis  
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documenting items correctly would include   Medication dose route signature  
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is wheezing a sign of anaphylaxis   yes  
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What scheduled drugs are illegal   schedule 1  
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what a drug addict talk about drugs   No  
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a damaged controlled substance should be disposed of by   destroying it beyond any possible use in the presence of a witness  
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OSHA mandates that employers   provide yearly safety training to employees provide protective supplies to employees and report all occupational injuries  
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what is the abbreviation for giving the drug immediately   Stat  
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the abbreviation for drops   GTT  
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medication labels include   Patient's name gender and birthdate  
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A list of orders that are used for specific circumstances that occur routinely are called   Standing orders  
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when a healthcare professional takes a verbal order from a prescriber what else should be done   read Order back to the prescriber for accuracy and have the order signed as soon as possible by the provider  
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dosage how much the patient should take to be helped without overdosing also looks at safety and efficacy   phase 3  
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safety does the drug do harm   phase 1  
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continuing evaluation through med watch   Phase 4  
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efficacy does the drug help the patient also looks at safety   phase 2  
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