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madam-professor

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The list of the patient's medications is extremely important in the assessment of a patient with an apparent behavioral emergency. If a patient were to tell you that he was taking St. John's wort, what condition might he be trying to treat?
 
  A) Depression
  B) Panic attack
  C) Psychosis
  D) Sleep disorder

Question 2

Which one of the following is the BEST indication for the administration of oral glucose to a patient who has diabetes?
 
  A) Chest pain
  B) History of diabetes
  C) Stroke
  D) Low blood sugar



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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