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At a health fair, a patient informs you that she has just been prescribed a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for her asthma. She states that she is confused about how to take the medication when needed. Which one of the following statements about the MDI would be most appropriate for you to make?
 
  A) Take it every 4 hours around the clock, even if you feel fine.
  B) Make sure to store the metered-dose inhaler in your refrigerator.
  C) You should only take the medication after calling your doctor.
  D) It is important to shake the inhaler vigorously before taking the medication.

Question 2

When transporting patients from the scene of a mass-casualty incident, who should be responsible for contacting the receiving hospital?
 
  A) Incident commander B) Transportation officer
  C) Triage officer D) Transporting EMT


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shewald78

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


sc00by25

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

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Wow, this really help

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