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hubes95

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A tool that may be readily available and carried by the prehospital provider for field use when seeking information regarding an unknown medications is:
 
  a. United States Pharmacopia
  b. Physicians' Desk Reference
  c. Drug information/hospital formulary
  d. Smart phone

Question 2

HIPAA privacy regulations apply to:
 
  a. anyone that comes in contact with a person requiring medical attention.
  b. any media based health reporter.
  c. covered entities.
  d. only government officials.


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courtney_bruh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: a. The United States Pharmacopia contains all current drugs, but is not readily available.
b. The Physicians' Desk Reference, while useful, is not typically readily available or practical at the scene of an emergency.
c. The drug information/hospital formulary is generally not used in the prehospital setting.
d. Specific applications are available for most smart phones that contain readily available information related to both prescribed and non-prescription medications.

Answer to Question 2

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hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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