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rosent76

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The physician wants to prescribe an agent that causes sleep. Which of the following best describes the class of this type of drug and an example?
 a. Sedative, phenobarbital
  b. Tranquilizer, Haldol
  c. Sedative, Haldol
  d. Narcotic, codeine
  e. Hypnotic, Seconal

Question 2

Which information is usually requested on the medical history?
 a. Allergies
  b. Previous surgeries
  c. Medical alerts
  d. Medications taken by the patient


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bpool94

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: Allergies are generally noted and documented on the medical history forms.


rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

diana chang

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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