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What patient teaching point should the medical assistant review with a patient receiving their first prescription for Humulin R (regular insulin)?

The provider has prescribed Prozac (fluoxetine) for a patient experiencing depression. What is an important patient teaching point associated with this class of medications? 

Match the type of antihypertensive to the correct description.

Explain the purpose of using a caliper with technique charts:  2 pts

You are working the front desk at a cardiology office and a patient with a concern. The patient states that since she started her new blood pressure medication, she has developed an annoying dry cough that is not responsive to over-the-counter cough medication. You know that this side effect is most likely being caused from…

Match the drug class to its intended action.

Put the following in correct order regarding steps #1 – 6 in establishment of a technique chart: Perform Clinical Fine Tuning Continue Ongoing Fine Tuning 

You are preparing to discharge a patient from the clinic who will receive a prescription for Ambien (zolpidem). Which of the following education points is most important to review with this patient? 

You are preparing to discharge a patient from the clinic who will receive a prescription for an EpiPen (epinephrine). Which of the following education points is most important to review with this patient? 

Which of the following symptoms are possible side effects of an anti-infective (antibiotic)?