Author Question: The Pyxis Specialty Station system automates the distribution, management, and control of ... (Read 32 times)

javeds · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The Pyxis Specialty Station system automates the distribution, management, and control of med-ications and supplies. An advantage of this system to the patient is which of the following?

a. Accurate charging of supplies
b. Accurate dosage of medications
c. Separate storage for each patient
d. Availability of medications and supplies

Question 2

Use of the Internet for health care information has produced a more-educated patient. What is the greatest benefit to the patient?

a. Background information on physicians
b. Reduced health care costs
c. Health care provider access to current peer-reviewed information for clinical de-cision making
d. Anecdotal information

potomatos · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The greatest advantage to the patient is the availability of necessary medications and supplies. Options A and B are incorrect because this is supposed to be an advantage but is not in the clini-cal setting. Option C is incorrect because the greatest advantage to the patient is the availability of necessary medications and supplies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Access to current research is an advantage to the health care provider in making decisions for care. Options A and D generally do not benefit the patient. Option B is not true.