What is the rationale for using the single-isomer agent levalbuterol instead of racemic albuterol?
a. The (S)-isomer is thought to promote bronchoconstriction.
b. The (S)-isomer is a weak bronchodilator.
c. The (R)-isomer is thought to cause tachycardia.
d. The (R)-isomer is thought to cause tremors.
ANS: A
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A) Patient care should not be dictated by the patient's ability to pay. B) The physician should not order tests for patients who cannot afford them. C) Physicians can charge for missed appointments under any circumstances. D) Patients should not be allowed copies of their medical record until all money due to the medical office is paid in full.
If you are unsure whether a conscious cardiac patient requires immediate transport versus continued assessment at the scene, you should:
A) continue with the secondary assessment to obtain more information. B) take the patient's vital signs and then make your transport decision. C) begin immediate transport and perform a focused assessment en route. D) contact medical control and inform him or her of the patient's condition.