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An example of a killed pathogen vaccine |
Rabies |
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What is the incubation period for rubeola measles? |
7-18 days |
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Subcutaneous injections are not commonly given at which part of the body? |
Upper thigh |
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How is a diphtheria diagnosis confirmed? |
Throat culture |
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Which agency publishes an annual recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule for the US? |
The CDC |
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Which of the following is not a symptom of influenza? |
Nausea |
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A hormone produced by the adrenal medulla |
Epinephrine |
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An acute illness is characterized by fever, pain, coughing, and general upper respiratory symptoms |
Influenza |
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Acute infectious disease characterized by respiratory drainage, then a peculiar paroxysmal cough, and finally a whooping inspiration |
Pertussis |
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Medical term for measles |
Rubeola |
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For immunizations, record the name of the medication, lot number, and: |
All of the above |
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A supplementary label on a prescription contain indicates: |
Special instructions or warnings |
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When preparing a prescription, you first obtain the order from the chart and then: |
Compare patient identifiers |
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To ensure the right medication, you must check the medication order and verify the medication at least __ times prior to administration |
Three |
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This method of administering medication invloves placing the medication under the tongue. |
Sublingual |
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Night |
Noc |
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Quantity sufficient |
Qs |
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Tincture |
Tinc |
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Which of the following metric units measures volume? |
Liter |
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Which of the following is an apothecary unit of measurement? |
Dram |
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The first system of medication measurement was? |
Apothecary |
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In a division problem, the divisor goes where in the bracket |
Outside |
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A person who weighs 125 pounds weighs approximately how many kilograms |
56.82 |
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How many cups are in a quart? |
4 |
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Which of the following is the metric unit that measures length? |
Meter |
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Antihypertensives control blood pressure by: |
Inhibiting conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2 |
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Patients with which of the following conditions should not take OTC decongestants without first consulting with their doctor |
Heart disease |
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Which section of the PDR lists the page number of each product by both brand and generic names? |
Section 2 |
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Which of the following is a schedule 2 controlled substance? |
Morphine |
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Antihypertensives do not prevent or control high blood pressure by: |
Causing contraction of the smooth muscles that line the walls of the blood vessels |
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Which type of drug stops the development, maturation, or spread of a cancer cells? |
Antineoplastic |
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Tegretol, dilantin, and zarontin are: |
Anticonvulsants |
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Medications in the storage cabinet or closet should be organized: |
Alphabetically or according to their classification |
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The medical assistants list of commonly prescribed medications should include all but which of the following? |
Conditions for which each is prescribed |
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A ____ controlled substance has a high potential for psychological dependence |
Schedule 3 |