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Starlight

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An alert and oriented 18-year-old woman has threatened to hurt herself, but is refusing transport to the hospital. She is calm and states that she knows her rights and taking her would constitute false imprisonment. Her family is present and wants her to go to the hospital for help. Given the situation and the patient's threat, what is your BEST course of action?
 
  A) Have the patient sign a refusal that is witnessed by family.
  B) Physically restrain the patient for transport.
  C) Contact law enforcement for assistance.
  D) Transport the patient on her father's consent.

Question 2

What parasympatholytic can be used to treat organophosphate poisoning?
 
  A) Amiodarone
  B) Magnesium sulfate
  C) Epinephrine
  D) Atropine


kmb352

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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