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ENagel

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on: Jul 2, 2018
All of the following are correct regarding bacterial meningitis EXCEPT:
 
  A) meningococcal bacteria enter the blood causing damage to blood vessels.
  B) seizures and altered mental status can occur in bacterial meningitis.
  C) bacterial meningitis is typically less serious than viral meningitis.
  D) meningococcal bacterium commonly resides in the nasal passages.

Question 2

What is the MOST common type of medication error resulting in death accounting for over 40 percent of all medication error related deaths?
 
  A) Incorrect drug route of the drug
  B) Wrong dosage of the drug
  C) Giving the wrong drug
  D) Improper documentation of the drug


enass

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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