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[Done] All of these are problems with polypharmacy in late adulthood, EXCEPT which one? A. older adults forgetting when they are supposed to take their medications B. drug interactions causing confusion and memory loss C. most people who participate in clinical trials having more than one disease D. many older adults combining over-the-counter drugs and alcohol with their prescription medications

[Done] A medical assistant suspects that a pediatric patient is being abused. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the assistant to take? A. Document the abuse. B. Question the parent. C. Notify the provider. D. Contact a school counselor.

[Done] Draw the pedigree of a couple that have 2 cousins with SCD.

[Done] Suppose a clinical nurse used a needle to treat a person with HIV/AIDS. What would be the most appropriate method of controlling such microbial infection? A. Sanitization B. Preservation C. Incineration D. Tyndallization

[Done] Clusters of lymphocytes and other cells that are constant features in the lymph nodes and the tonsils are called lymphatic: A. follicles B. plasma cells C. helper cells D. fibroblasts E. plasminogen

[Done] A medical assistant needs to triage a very young pediatric patient. Which of the following sites would be unacceptable for obtaining a temperature? A. In the rectum B. Under the arm C. At the neck D. In the ear

[Done] When using an EHR, there must be procedures in place for amending records when an error is found. True or False

[Done] A medical assistant has completed a venipuncture and realizes she tied the tourniquet too tight and has caused the capillaries in the area to rupture. Which of the following terms would they use to document the complication? A. Pain B. Urticaria C. A rash D. Petechiae

[Done] An electric device delivers a current of [tex]$15.0 A$[/tex] for 30 seconds. How many electrons flow through it?

[Done] Patient records are classified into all of the following groups except: A. Active B. Inactive C. Closed D. Insurance type E. All of the options are correct