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neverstopbelieb

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client's diagnosis of pneumonia requires treatment with antibiotics. The corresponding order in the client's chart should be written as ...
 
  A) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg daily
  B) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg Q.D.
  C) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg qd
  D) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg OD

Question 2

The correct sequence of steps for performance improvement is: 1. Discover a problem. 2. Plan a strategy using indicators. 3. Implement a change. 4. Assess the change.
 
  A) 1, 2, 3, 4
  B) 1, 4, 2, 3
  C) 4, 1, 2, 3
  D) 1, 2, 4, 3
  E) 1, 3, 2, 4


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Among the JCAHO's list of do not use abbreviations are Q.D., qd, and OD when denoting a once-per-day drug administration. Because of the potential for misinterpretation and consequent drug errors, the JCAHO recommends writing daily in the order.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

The correct sequence of steps for performance improvement is (1) discover a problem; (2) plan a strategy using indicators; (3) implement a change; and (4) assess the change; if the change is not met, plan a new strategy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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