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A drop in blood pressure that occurs when the patient changes position from a horizontal to a vertical position is known as _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The hospital has implemented a computerized physician order entry system (CPOE) to eliminate the need for written orders. The benefits of this system include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Automatic drug allergy checks
  b. Automatic dosage indications
  c. Identification of potential drug interactions
  d. Reduced number of medical errors



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Answer to Question 1

orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when the patient changes position from a horizontal to a vertical position.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Decision support software, integrated into a CPOE system, allows for automatic drug allergy checks, dosage indications, and identification of potential drug interactions. Use of CPOE systems may significantly reduce medication errors by as much as 55 to 83.





 

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