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james9437

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While visiting a home care patient who uses a multidose vial of an expensive bronchodilator, you notice that the expiration date for this medication has passed. Which of the following actions would you recommend at this time?
 
  a. Mix the remaining medication with a fresh batch.
  b. Dispose of the medication as recom-mended by the manufacturer.
  c. Dilute the remaining medication with sa-line.
  d. Use the remaining medication until it is gone.

Question 2

From where do standards for the delivery of subacute and home health care derive? 1. State licensing laws 2. Private-sector standards 3. Federal regulations
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
It is further recommended that manufacturers' guidelines for the proper handling of specific medications be strictly followed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Other standards are established by federal and state laws, as well as private-sector accreditation.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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